Step-Down RN: Direct Care, Patient Safety & Family Education

The VIOS Clinic; Kirksville (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The VIOS Clinic in Kirksville, MO is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care within a healthcare setting, following nursing standards for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.

Responsibilities include patient and family education, safety-focused care, and collaborative care planning with the healthcare team. RN licensure is required; associate or diploma is the base qualification, with a bachelor’s degree preferred for advancement.

Qualifications

• RN license is required.
• Diploma or Associate's degree required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Active RN license.

Responsibilities

• Promotes patient and family-centered care, educating on illness management, home care, and medication use.
• Participates in ensuring patient safety, quality care, regulatory compliance, and professional development.
• Develops, implements, and documents individualized care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team, patients, and families.
• Uses critical nursing skills to assess physical, psychosocial, emotional, and cultural needs, considering patient preferences and barriers.
• Maintains safety and alertness as a safety-sensitive position.

Skills

Assessment skills

Communication

Critical thinking

Patient safety

Education

Nursing diploma or Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

The VIOS Clinic in Kirksville, MO is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care within a healthcare setting, following nursing standards for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.

Responsibilities include patient and family education, safety-focused care, and collaborative care planning with the healthcare team. RN licensure is required; associate or diploma is the base qualification, with a bachelor’s degree preferred for advancement.