Registered Nurse - Full Time - Med Surg - Night Shift

MEP Health; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

MEP Health in Saint Joseph, Missouri is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for Med Surg 5E to apply the nursing process, monitor patients, and coordinate care across teams.

You will assess patients, develop care plans, and collaborate with physicians and support staff while maintaining patient rights and confidentiality. A Missouri RN license and BLS are required.

Qualifications

• Must have an accredited nursing degree (Associate, Diploma, or BSN)
• Current RN license in Missouri or equivalent
• BLS certification
• Prior hospital experience preferred
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs, stand and walk extensively, and perform diverse physical tasks

Responsibilities

• Utilize the nursing process to provide comprehensive patient care
• Coordinate with other departments and ensure patient confidentiality
• Support core clinical skills including patient assessment and care planning
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to address medical conditions

Skills

Clinical assessment

Coordination

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Associate / Diploma / BSN

Job description

Role:

Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg 5E

Responsibilities:

Utilize the nursing process to provide comprehensive patient care, ensure professional accountability, evaluate care effectiveness, coordinate with other departments, and uphold patient rights and confidentiality. The role offers opportunities to develop core clinical skills, including patient assessment, care planning, and teamwork, particularly for medical conditions such as bowel obstructions, infections, cellulitis, diverticulitis, and pneumonia.

Qualifications:

Must have an accredited nursing degree (Associate, Diploma, or BSN), a current RN license in Missouri or equivalent, and BLS certification. Prior hospital experience is preferred. Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs, stand and walk extensively, and perform diverse physical tasks is required.

Skills:

Strong clinical assessment, coordination, and communication skills. Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team and adapt to various patient needs.

Key Duties:

Provide patient-centered care, monitor patient conditions, collaborate with healthcare teams, and maintain confidentiality, all aligned with organizational standards and values.