Med/Surg Graduate Nurse (Nights)
Warrensburg, MO Med Surg
Job Type
Full-time
Description

This position is eligible for the $20,000 sign-on bonus.


JOB SUMMARY 


A staff Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional RN who directs and/or performs nursing care to patients assigned to his/her team within the scope of his/her license. The staff RN is responsible to the charge nurse on the unit to which he/she is assigned. This RN must effectively prescribe, delegate, and coordinate nursing care. 


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Implement patient care according to planned interventions to attain the patient’s optimal level of function and document according to policy.
  • Demonstrate positive customer service relations.
  • Routinely participate in QI projects and encourage department to continuously improve.
  • Assist co-workers as needed/requested.
  • Support the Medical Center’s Mission/Vision/Philosophy positively.
Requirements

 EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS REQUIRED:

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Graduate from an accredited professional school of nursing.
  • Currently licensed to practice as a professional Registered Nurse in the state of Missouri or be eligible to practice as a graduate nurse in the State of Missouri.
  • Current BLS required.
  • Current ACLS preferred.
  • Current PALS preferred.
  • This individual should be knowledgeable regarding growth and development and assessing the physical and psychological needs of patients in the following stages of life:  Babyhood, toddler, children, adolescence, early adulthood, adulthood, middle age, and geriatrics.
  • Must be self-motivated and have the ability to work within the established policies, procedures and practices prescribed by the hospital/clinic.