Registered Nurse - Surgical and Surgical Step Down

Mymlc; Missouri; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Saint Joseph, MO is seeking a Registered Nurse for surgical and step-down units. The RN will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individual patient care, while also supervising staff and ensuring high standards of service. Candidates must be a graduate of a nursing school, with a preference for a BSN and prior experience in a clinical or hospital setting. The position requires state licensure as a Registered Nurse and BLS certification within 90 days.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a school of nursing required.
• BSN is preferred.
• Prior clinic or hospital experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Completes assessment/reassessment of patient and documents in medical record.
• Analyzes the information to determine patient’s needs and expected outcomes.
• Develops and implements plan of care based on assessments.
• Ensures an appropriate discharge plan as part of care.

Skills

Patient care

Assessment and evaluation

Delegation of care

Patient education

Education

Graduate of a school of nursing

BSN preferred

Job description

Registered Nurse - Surgical and Surgical Step Down

Saint Joseph, MO, United States (On-site)

Job Description

The RN Inpatient works under the supervision of leadership. The RN Inpatient assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and supervises individual patient care according to standards. Accepts responsibility for direction of co-workers in the implementation of plans of care. May be required to work in other areas according to skill of staff and acuity of patients. Provides exceptional service to all patients and customers.

Responsibilities

• Completes assessment/reassessment of patient and documents in medical record.
• Analyzes the information collected to determine patient’s needs and expected outcomes.
• Develops and implements plan of care based upon the assessment, diagnosis, and expected outcomes of patient.
• Oversees the delegation of the plan to other licensed and unlicensed personnel.
• Ensures a discharge plan is a part of the individualized plan of care as appropriate to the population served.
• Engages in patient/family/staff teaching to achieve the desired patient outcomes.
• Maintains working knowledge of and implements key standards that affect operation of the patient population served.
• Contributes to the professional development of peers, colleagues, and others (example: students, orientees).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

• Graduate of a school of nursing - Required
• BSN - Preferred

Work Experience

• Prior clinic or hospital experience - Preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) - State Licensure/Compact State Licensure - Required Upon Hire
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - Required within 90 Days
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - If working in an inpatient area where ACLS is required, within 90 Days

Travel Requirements

• Must be able to travel between various system facilities and off-site locations as needed. - Required