Registered Nurse- Medical Surgical

Saint Luke's Health System; Chillicothe (MO); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Saint Luke’s Health System in Missouri is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to join Hedrick Medical Center’s Medical Surgical Unit. This 21-bed unit handles a broad range of adult medical and surgical cases, with ICU-level capacity when needed, and a fast-paced environment.

This part-time night shift 7p-7a requires delivering safe nursing care, coordinating plans of care, supervising staff, and collaborating with physicians to optimize patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in Missouri (or compact).
• ADN with NURSYS verification and active clinical practice.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, high-quality nursing care using the nursing process.
• Coordinate and implement the plan of care for a group of assigned patients.
• Delegate appropriate tasks and provide supervision to other patient care staff.
• Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
• Ensure documentation and care practices comply with hospital policies, procedures, and regulatory guidelines.
• Demonstrate clinical proficiency and maintain professional standards in all aspects of patient care.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Patient care

Clinical coordination

Team supervision

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Job description

Job Description Hedrick Medical Center is seeking an experienced and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Medical Surgical Unit. We are a 21-bed unit, with the flexibility to care for up to 4 ICU-level patients as needed. Our team sees a broad range of patient cases, primarily adult populations.

Shift: Part Time Nights, 7p-7a.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, high-quality nursing care using the nursing process.
• Coordinate and implement the plan of care for a group of assigned patients.
• Delegate appropriate tasks and provide supervision to other patient care staff.
• Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
• Ensure documentation and care practices comply with hospital policies, procedures, and regulatory guidelines.
• Demonstrate clinical proficiency and maintain professional standards in all aspects of patient care.
• Functions independently and accountable for utilizing the nursing process.
• Coordinates the care for a group of patients with the Multidisciplinary Team.
• Delegates tasks appropriately.
• Identifies hospital resources.
• Serves as a clinical resource for new employees.
• Demonstrates positive formal or informal leadership within unit or department.

Unit Details

• Patient population is primarily adult; very few patients are under the age of 18.
• Total of 21 beds, including 4 beds equipped for ICU-level care when needed.
• Fast-paced environment with a wide range of medical and surgical cases.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in the state of Missouri (or compact license).
• Applicable Experience: Less than 1 year Registered Nurse (MO) - National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NURSYS) Associate Degree.

Job Details

Part Time Night (United States of America)

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