Registered Nurse Critical Care Float - Night Shift - CARE

L.E. Cox Medical Centers•Springfield, MO

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The float critical care nurse provides direct and individualized care to acutely and critically ill patients, in a highly technical and ongoing monitoring environment. They assess the patient’s condition, perform diagnostic tests, begin treatments and assist doctors with any required medical procedures. The critical care nurse monitors and adjusts specialized equipment, interprets and records electronic displays; i.e. intracranial pressures, central venous pressures, pulmonary artery pressures, cardiac rhythms, ventilator settings, etc.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nursing program or NLN approved program
RN license active in the state of Missouri
BLS must be obtained within 90 days
Must obtain ACLS within one year of hire
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.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
Previous nursing experience

Responsibilities

Provides direct and individualized care to acutely and critically ill patients.
Assesses the patient’s condition.
Performs diagnostic tests.
Begins treatments.
Assists doctors with any required medical procedures.
Monitors and adjusts specialized equipment.
Interprets and records electronic displays (e.g., intracranial pressures, central venous pressures, pulmonary artery pressures, cardiac rhythms, ventilator settings).