RN- ED- Southeast- Nights

Memorial Hermann Health System; Cape Girardeau (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hermann Health System in Cape Girardeau is seeking a Registered Nurse to collaborate with physicians in delivering quality patient care. This role includes conducting assessments, supporting patient education, and maintaining medical records.

The ideal candidate will possess a professional nursing education and state licensure, with experience tailored to various RN levels from novice to highly experienced. Join us in optimizing patient care experiences in a supportive healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• RN I – < 1 year experience.
• RN II – 1-3 years experience.
• RN III – 3-10 years experience.
• RN IV – 10+ years experience.

Responsibilities

• Delivers safe and appropriate care based on skills inventory and patient needs.
• Coordinates nursing care with interdisciplinary team and administers clinical decisions.
• Participates in evaluation of programs and care processes.

Skills

Effective oral and written communication skills

Education

Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing; Bachelor of Nursing preferred

Tools

Basic Life Support certification

Job description

Job Summary

Collaborates with the physician and healthcare team in the delivery of patient care, utilizing the nursing process. Provides professional nursing care to patients, including conducting nursing assessments, assisting with exams and treatment, patient education, and maintenance of medical records.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing; Bachelor of Nursing preferred.

Licenses and Certifications

• Current State of Texas license or temporary/compact license to practice professional nursing.
• Certified in Basic Life Support.
• Additional certifications may be required based on discipline and/or nursing unit requirements.

Experience and Skills

• RN I – < 1 year
• RN II – 1-3 years
• RN III – 3-10 years
• RN IV – 10+ years
• Effective oral and written communication skills.

Principal Accountabilities

• Delivers safe and appropriate care to patients, according to the nursing skills inventory and the age and needs of the patient/population served.
• Coordinates the planning for the delivery of nursing care with an interdisciplinary team and administers appropriate clinical decisions in the delivery of patient care.
• Collaborates with, directs, and may delegate to the healthcare team in the attainment of positive outcomes based on data, research, evidence, and professional standards of care.
• Coordinates treatment plans; develops/implements discharge and/or transfer plans.
• Participates in a systemic, interdisciplinary, and ongoing evaluation of programs, process improvement and desired client-centered outcomes.
• Considers the diverse needs of each patient through the entire continuum of care, providing and ensuring the highest level of service according to established service standards, optimizing the patient experience.
• Adheres to all regulatory and Texas Board of Nursing standards.
• Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards, being a good steward of resources, including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.
• Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; may serve as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.
• Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences.
• Models Memorial Hermann's service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.
• Performs other duties as assigned.