Registered Nurse - PRN

Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care; Cape Girardeau (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Retirement plans

Job summary

Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care in Missouri is seeking a qualified registered nurse to provide comprehensive patient care using the nursing process, while upholding patient rights, confidentiality, and professional accountability in alignment with our mission and standards.

Responsibilities include evaluating care effectiveness, developing and adjusting care plans, administering prescribed treatments, and coordinating with the healthcare team to ensure high-quality, compassionate,

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited registered nursing program with state RN licensure.
• Active RN license in Missouri (or compact license) required.
• BLS certification; ACLS/PALS or unit-specific certifications preferred.
• Ability to push, pull, lift, stand, walk, and perform physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs and develop care plans.
• Administer treatments and medications as prescribed.
• Collaborate with healthcare team to coordinate patient care.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust care accordingly.
• Ensure compliance with safety, confidentiality, and healthcare standards.

Skills

Patient assessment

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Education

Graduate of an accredited registered nursing program

Current RN license in the respective state or compact licensure

BLS, ACLS, PALS or specialty certifications

Job description

Position Overview

The role involves utilizing the nursing process to provide comprehensive patient care, ensuring patient rights and confidentiality are maintained.

Position Overview

The role involves utilizing the nursing process to provide comprehensive patient care, ensuring patient rights and confidentiality are maintained. Responsibilities include evaluating care effectiveness, coordinating with other departments, and maintaining professional accountability in delivering quality care in alignment with mission and standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs and develop care plans.
• Administer treatments and medications as prescribed.
• Collaborate with healthcare team to coordinate patient care.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust care accordingly.
• Ensure compliance with safety, confidentiality, and healthcare standards.

Qualifications & Skills

• Graduate of an accredited registered nursing program.
• Current RN license in the respective state or compact licensure.
• Certifications include BLS, with additional certifications such as ACLS, PALS, or specialty courses based on unit requirements.
• Physical ability to push, pull, lift, stand, walk, and perform various physical tasks.
• Proficiency in patient assessment, critical thinking, and teamwork.

Additional Details

This position offers PRN hours during day shifts, with opportunities for growth and development within a collaborative healthcare environment.

• health coverage
• paid time off
• tuition support
• retirement plans

The role emphasizes compassionate, innovative, and patient-centered care.