Med/Surg Graduate Nurse (Days)

Western Missouri Medical Center; Warrensburg (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$20,000 sign-on bonus

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Missouri is seeking a staff Registered Nurse (RN) to provide nursing care to patients while directing their assigned teams. The ideal candidate will have a professional nursing license in Missouri, strong customer service skills, and the ability to assess patient needs across various life stages. Responsibilities include implementing patient care plans, participating in quality improvement projects, and supporting the facility's mission. Sign-on bonus available.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited professional school of nursing.
• Currently licensed to practice as a professional Registered Nurse in Missouri.
• Knowledgeable regarding growth and development across all life stages.

Responsibilities

• Implement patient care according to planned interventions.
• Demonstrate positive customer service relations.
• Participate in quality improvement projects.

Skills

Self-motivated

Positive customer service relations

Knowledge of patient growth and development

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduate from an accredited professional school of nursing

Currently licensed to practice as a professional Registered Nurse in Missouri

Current BLS certification

Current ACLS certification (preferred)

Current PALS certification (preferred)

Job description

Description

This position is eligible for the $20,000 sign-on bonus.

JOB SUMMARY

A staff Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional RN who directs and/or performs nursing care to patients assigned to his/her team within the scope of his/her license. The staff RN is responsible to the charge nurse on the unit to which he/she is assigned. This RN must effectively prescribe, delegate, and coordinate nursing care.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Implement patient care according to planned interventions to attain the patient’s optimal level of function and document according to policy.
• Demonstrate positive customer service relations.
• Routinely participate in QI projects and encourage department to continuously improve.
• Assist co-workers as needed/requested.
• Support the Medical Center’s Mission/Vision/Philosophy positively.

Requirements

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS REQUIRED:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate from an accredited professional school of nursing.
• Currently licensed to practice as a professional Registered Nurse in the state of Missouri or be eligible to practice as a graduate nurse in the State of Missouri.
• Current BLS required.
• Current ACLS preferred.
• Current PALS preferred.
• This individual should be knowledgeable regarding growth and development and assessing the physical and psychological needs of patients in the following stages of life: Babyhood, toddler, children, adolescence, early adulthood, adulthood, middle age, and geriatrics.
• Must be self-motivated and have the ability to work within the established policies, procedures and practices prescribed by the hospital/clinic.