RN - Medical Surgical - Night Shift

Health Care Administrators Association® (HCAA); St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Care Administrators Association® (HCAA) is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide comprehensive patient care during hospitalization, coordinating with interdisciplinary teams and focusing on patient-centered outcomes.

Responsibilities include assessments, care planning, medication administration, discharge planning, and ensuring safety, infection control, and professional standards. The role emphasizes family involvement and ongoing quality improvement in clinical practice.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Missouri
• Current BLS certification
• Commitment to safety, infection control and professional standards
• Ability to handle emergency situations and communicate effectively with patients and families

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive assessments, documentation, and reassessments tailored to patient needs.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans based on assessment data and protocols.
• Administer medications, manage IV fluids, coordinate referrals and discharge planning.
• Recognize condition changes and communicate effectively with the care team and families.
• Provide age-appropriate, evidence-based nursing care and maintain patient safety.
• Adhere to infection control policies and participate in required trainings and certifications.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and educate patients and families.
• Engage in quality improvement initiatives and evidence-based practice.

Skills

RN license

BLS certification

Patient care

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Job description

Role Overview

The Registered Nurse provides comprehensive patient care during hospitalization, assessing, managing, and coordinating with interdisciplinary teams using a patient-centered approach.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Performing thorough assessments, documentation, and reassessments tailored to patient age and condition.
• Developing, implementing, and evaluating individualized care plans based on assessment data, diagnosis, and protocols.
• Providing and documenting nursing interventions, administering medications, managing IV fluids, and coordinating referrals and discharge planning.
• Recognizing patient condition changes, communicating effectively, and involving families in care decisions.
• Delivering specialized care such as restraint management, pain control, and abuse assessment, ensuring safety and comfort.
• Maintaining adherence to infection control, safety policies, and professional standards, including mandatory training and certifications.
• Exhibiting professionalism, fostering team collaboration, and providing education to patients and families.
• Engaging in quality improvement initiatives, evidence-based practice, and research activities.
• Providing age-appropriate care, ensuring cost-effective resource utilization, and maintaining a safe, respectful environment.

Qualifications & Skills

Valid RN license in the relevant state, current BLS certification, and adherence to safety, infection control, and professional standards.

Additional Requirements

Ability to handle emergency situations, work in a dynamic environment, and communicate effectively with patients, families, and team members.

Overall, the role emphasizes delivering high-quality, compassionate nursing care, ensuring patient safety, and supporting continuous improvement in clinical practice.