Clinical Nurse - Transitional Care Unit

Vetted Solutions; Canton (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Vetted Solutions is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the Transitional Care Unit, delivering direct patient care in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment. The role emphasizes comprehensive nursing assessment, care planning, and coordination with physicians, therapists, case managers, pharmacists, and other professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

It also includes patient/family education on illness management, post-treatment care, and medication administration, with a focus on

Qualifications

• Licensed RN with a Nursing Diploma/Associate's degree; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience is not required, but two years of experience is preferred for advanced roles.
• Strong critical thinking, assessment, and clinical decision-making skills.
• Ability to work in a safety-sensitive environment with constant alertness.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care according to nursing standards.
• Promote patient and family-centered care through education on illness management, post-treatment care, and medication administration.
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, case managers, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Develop, document, and communicate individualized care plans, addressing physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, considering patient values and cultural factors.
• Participate in activities that enhance patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance, and pursue ongoing professional development.

Skills

Critical thinking

Assessment

Clinical decision-making

Education

Nursing diploma/ASSOCIATE'S degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Role: Registered Nurse in the Transitional Care Unit, providing direct patient care within a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care according to nursing standards.
• Promote patient and family-centered care through education on illness management, post-treatment care, and medication administration.
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, case managers, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Develop, document, and communicate individualized care plans, addressing physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, considering patient values and cultural factors.
• Participate in activities that enhance patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance, and pursue ongoing professional development.

Qualifications & Skills

• Licensed RN with a Nursing Diploma/Associate's degree; Bachelor's preferred.
• Experience is not required, but two years of experience is preferred for advanced roles.
• Strong critical thinking, assessment, and clinical decision-making skills.
• Ability to work in a safety-sensitive environment with constant alertness.

Key Duties:

Care for a diverse patient population with complex medical needs, gain experience at a Level I Trauma Center, and build a foundation for specialty nursing careers, especially in emergency care.