RN

Nevada Regional Medical Center; Nevada (MO); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Nevada Regional Medical Center in Missouri is seeking a qualified nurse to coordinate with physicians, assess patient conditions, administer medications, and respond rapidly to emergencies.

Minimum education includes a BSN or ADN from an accredited nursing program; current MO nursing license and BLS certification within 90 days of employment. One year of general or skilled nursing experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Current MO nursing license/certification
• BLS (CPR) certification within 90 days of employment
• BSN or ADN from an accredited nursing program
• One year of general or Skilled Nursing preferred

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with physicians to create and evaluate care plans.
• Maintain reports of patients' medical histories and monitor changes in condition.
• Carry out prescribed treatments and medications.
• Adjust medications as indicated by patient conditions and responses.
• Maintain a hygienic and safe work environment per healthcare procedures.
• Provide immediate care during medical emergencies.
• Discuss treatment with pharmacists and physicians in critical cases.
• Educate patients and families about disease and treatment.
• Assist doctors during surgery.
• Attend workshops to enhance professional and technical knowledge.
• Perform lab work and report findings to the physician.

Skills

Communication

CPR

First Aid

Math

Prioritization

Oral Communication

Written Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Associates in Nursing

Accredited Nursing Program Graduate

Job description

Pay: Base Wage starting at $29.29; increased based on experience

Incentive Eligible Position: Yes

Essential Functions:

• Coordinating with physicians and other healthcare professionals for creating and evaluating customized care plans.
• Maintaining reports of patients' medical histories, and monitoring changes in their condition.
• Carrying out the requisite treatments and medications.
• Changing patient's medication as indicated by their conditions and responses.
• Maintaining hygienic and safe working environment in compliance with the healthcare procedures.
• Providing instant care during medical emergencies.
• Discussing treatment with pharmacists and physicians in the critical cases.
• Providing necessary guidance on health maintenance and disease prevention.
• Preparing patients for examinations.
• Educating patient's families about the disease and its treatment.
• Assisting doctors during surgery.
• Attending educational workshops for enhancing professional and technical knowledge.
• Performing lab work and giving complete information to the physician about patient's condition during anesthesia.
• Recommending drugs and other forms of treatment, like inhalation therapy, physical therapy, etc.

Skills Abilities:

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all levels.
• Ability to complete competency CPR and First Aid.
• Ability to perform simple mathematical equations.
• Ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.

Working Conditions:

• Possible exposure to inside environmental conditions.
• Exposure to distressed patients, families or visitors.

Physical Demands:

• Requires standing, sitting or walking for up to 8 hours or longer per day.
• The ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Associates in Nursing, or has graduated from an accredited and approved nursing program.
• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Current certification/license in the State of Missouri.
• Class B Basic Life Support (CPR) within 90 days of employment and renewed biannually.

Preferred Requirements:

• One year of general, or Skilled Nursing preferred.