Registered Nurse Barton Co Med Surg - Full Time Night Shift

CoxHealth; Lamar (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$10,000 Sign-On Bonus

80 hours of Paid Time Off

Up to $2,000 Relocation bonus

$1.00 Certification pay

$1.00 BSN pay

Career Ladder Bonus up to $5,000

Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match

Job summary

CoxHealth in Lamar, Missouri, is seeking a Medical-Surgical nurse responsible for managing the care of patients with various medical conditions and surgical procedures. The role includes assessing patients, administering medications, and providing education to families.

Qualified candidates must be graduates of accredited nursing programs and possess a valid RN license. The position offers competitive compensation, including a sign-on bonus and relocation assistance, as well as comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program required.
• Preferable to have a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.
• Active RN license in Missouri is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage care of adult, geriatric, and pediatric patients.
• Assess patient condition and administer medications.
• Change dressings and monitor vital signs.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership abilities

Time management skills

Critical thinking/problem solving

Flexibility in multi-tasking

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Job description

Facility

Cox Barton County Hospital
29 NW 1st Lane, Lamar, Missouri, United States of America, 64759

Department

1533 Med Surg Barton

Schedule

36 scheduled weekly hours, Night Shift (6:40 PM - 7:10 AM)

Job Description

The Medical‑Surgical nurse is responsible for managing the care of adult, geriatric, and pediatric patients experiencing general medical conditions or general surgical procedures. The nurse must be able to assess patient condition, administer medications, change dressings, monitor vital signs, keep records, and provide patients and families with support and education. The Medical‑Surgical nurse maintains a wide array of medical care knowledge to care for a diverse group of patients.

Compensation & Benefits

• $10,000 Sign‑On Bonus
• 80 hours of front‑loaded Paid Time Off
• Up to $2,000 Relocation bonus
• $1.00 Certification pay
• $1.00 BSN pay
• Career Ladder Bonus eligible up to $5,000

• Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week)

Qualifications

• Education
  • Required: Graduate of an accredited nursing program or NLN approved program
  • Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
• Experience
  • Preferred: Previous nursing experience
• Skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Demonstrate effective leadership abilities
  • Exhibits valuable time management skills
  • Strong critical thinking/problem solving skills
  • Flexibility and ability to work in a multi‑tasking environment
• Licensure / Certification / Registration
  • Required: RN license active in the state of Missouri
  • Required: BLS must be obtained within 90 days
  • Required: Must obtain ACLS within one year of hire
  • Required: Must obtain PALS within one year of hire