Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU

MEP Health; West Alton (MO); On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Community benefits

Job summary

MEP Health in Missouri is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) with ICU specialization for a full-time night shift in a community hospital setting. You will provide direct patient care, monitor critical conditions, collaborate with the care team, and ensure safety and quality standards.

The role requires a Nursing Diploma or Associate Degree, RN licensure, and strong communication, critical thinking, and patient advocacy.

Qualifications

• Nursing Diploma or Associate Degree (Bachelor’s degree preferred).
• RN licensure required.
• Open to all experience levels; less than 2 years preferred.
• Strong communication, critical thinking, and patient advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care with assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Promote patient and family-centered care with education on illness management and post-treatment needs.
• Develop and document individualized care plans with the healthcare team, patients, and families.
• Assess physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, respecting values and culture.
• Participate in activities ensuring patient safety, quality standards, and regulatory compliance.
• Utilize nursing skills to evaluate patient conditions and respond appropriately.

Skills

Strong communication

Critical thinking

Patient advocacy

Education

Nursing Diploma

Associate Degree

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) with ICU specialization for a full-time, night-shift role in a community-based hospital setting.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Providing direct patient care with assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Promoting patient and family-centered care, including education on illness management and post-treatment needs.
• Developing and documenting individualized care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team, patients, and families.
• Assessing physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, respecting patient values and cultural considerations.
• Participating in activities that ensure patient safety, quality standards, and regulatory compliance.
• Utilizing critical nursing skills to evaluate patient conditions and respond appropriately.

Qualifications And Skills

• Minimum education: Nursing Diploma or Associate Degree; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Licensure: Valid RN license required.
• Experience: Open to all experience levels; less than 2 years preferred.
• Additional skills: Strong communication, critical thinking, and patient advocacy skills.

Additional Information

• Opportunities for career advancement through a structured RN career ladder promoting professional growth, leadership, and education.
• Benefits include comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, tuition assistance, paid time off, and community benefits programs.
• This is a safety-sensitive role requiring alertness and adherence to safety protocols.