Experienced Nurse Resident

L.E. Cox Medical Centers • Springfield, MO

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About The Position

This position is for nurses hired through our International Recruitment Program. Nurses who do not yet have their Missouri RN license will be hired into a Nurse Technician position while they work to obtain their Missouri license. Once they receive their Missouri RN license, they will move into an Experienced Nurse Resident position while they work through nursing orientation. Upon completing nursing orientation, the nurse will move into a regular Staff Nurse position.

The Experienced Nurse Resident, under the supervision of a nurse, is responsible for managing the care of patients experiencing general medical conditions or general surgical procedures. The Experienced Nurse Resident must be able to assess patient condition, administer medications, change dressings, monitor vital signs, keep records and provide patients and families with support and education. The Medical-Surgical nurse maintains a wide array of medical care knowledge in order to care for a diverse group of patients.

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved nursing program
• No prior experience required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrate effective leadership abilities
• Exhibits valuable time management skills
• Strong critical thinking/problem solving skills.
• Flexibility and ability to work in a multi-tasking environment
• MO Nursing License
• BLS must be obtained within 90 days

Responsibilities

• managing the care of patients experiencing general medical conditions or general surgical procedures
• assess patient condition
• administer medications
• change dressings
• monitor vital signs
• keep records
• provide patients and families with support and education

Benefits

• Medical
• Vision
• Dental
• Retirement Plan with employer match

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees