Med-Surg RN: Patient‑Centered Care & Critical Skills

Tennova Healthcare- Jefferson Memorial Hospital; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tennova Healthcare- Jefferson Memorial Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide patient-centered care using the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. The RN coordinates with physicians, nurses and other professionals to ensure effective patient care and positive outcomes in a compassionate environment.

Responsibilities include administering medications, documenting care, responding to emergencies, educating patients and families, and adhering to

Qualifications

• Proficient in using the nursing process for patient care planning and delivery.
• Ability to perform thorough patient assessments and communicate findings.
• Experience administering medications and monitoring for adverse effects.
• Collaborates with physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals.
• Adheres to infection control, safety and quality improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and delivers high-quality, patient-centered care per the nursing process.
• Documents assessments and reports changes in condition to the care team.
• Administers prescribed medications and monitors for side effects.
• Assists physicians during procedures within competency and scope.
• Educates patients and families on conditions, treatments and discharge plans.
• Maintains infection control and safety protocols and participates in audits.

Skills

Nursing process

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation

Infection control

Education

RN licensure

BCLS certification

ACLS preferred

PALS preferred

NRP preferred

Job description

Tennova Healthcare- Jefferson Memorial Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide patient-centered care using the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. The RN coordinates with physicians, nurses and other professionals to ensure effective patient care and positive outcomes in a compassionate environment.

Responsibilities include administering medications, documenting care, responding to emergencies, educating patients and families, and adhering to