RN, Mixed Acuity Unit — Patient-Centered Care & Collaboration

Community Health Systems, Inc.; Kirksville (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems, Inc. in Kirksville, MO is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide patient-centered care through the nursing process and collaborate with physicians, nurses, and the care team to ensure quality outcomes.

This on-site role emphasizes age-appropriate assessments, medication administration, documentation, infection control, and participation in performance improvement initiatives, with a focus on compassionate family education and safety.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of clinical nursing experience or student rotations in an acute care setting.
• RN licensure in MO or a compact state is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required; ACLS/PALS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centered nursing care using the nursing process.
• Document findings and coordinate with care team to report changes.
• Administer prescribed medications and monitor side effects.
• Assist physicians during procedures within competency.
• Educate patients and families on conditions and post-discharge care.
• Maintain infection control practices and safety standards.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Medication administration

Patient education

Documentation & reporting

Infection control

Team collaboration

Education

RN licensure MO/compact

Tools

IV pumps

Monitors

Ventilators

Job description

Community Health Systems, Inc. in Kirksville, MO is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide patient-centered care through the nursing process and collaborate with physicians, nurses, and the care team to ensure quality outcomes.

This on-site role emphasizes age-appropriate assessments, medication administration, documentation, infection control, and participation in performance improvement initiatives, with a focus on compassionate family education and safety.