Med Surg RN: Compassionate Care & Impactful Practice

Lafayette Regional Health Center; Lexington (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lafayette Regional Health Center in Lexington, Missouri seeks a Registered Nurse in Med Surg to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care. You will collaborate with physicians and the care team to assess, treat, educate, and advocate for patients and their families.

Join a team committed to compassionate care, state practice standards, and ongoing professional growth with opportunities through hospital councils and nursing initiatives.

Qualifications

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• (RN) Registered Nurse
• Registered Nurse Diploma
• No Travel Required

Responsibilities

• Assess the patient's condition during admission and each scheduled shift, promptly identifying and reporting any changes in patient status.
• Administer prescribed medications, monitor the patient for therapeutic response, and take appropriate action in the event of an unintended response to the medication.
• Provide exceptional care by responding promptly to patient requests, proactively anticipating patient needs, and resolving them.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers about the patient's medical condition, treatment plan, medications, possible side effects, and follow-up measures, ensuring complete understanding by translating complex medical terminology.

Education

Registered Nurse Diploma

Job description

Lafayette Regional Health Center in Lexington, Missouri seeks a Registered Nurse in Med Surg to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care. You will collaborate with physicians and the care team to assess, treat, educate, and advocate for patients and their families.

Join a team committed to compassionate care, state practice standards, and ongoing professional growth with opportunities through hospital councils and nursing initiatives.