Registered Nurse - Med Surg Internal Agency

L.E. Cox Medical Centers•Springfield, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Internal Agency Nurse is a system-level role who provides direct and individualized care to acutely and critically ill patients across all hospital locations within the organization. This position will be scheduled per system nursing needs, including weekends and holidays, and thus will not participate in self-scheduling. The float Medical-Surgical nurse is responsible for managing the care of the adult or geriatric patient experiencing general medical conditions or general surgical procedures. The nurse 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 accredited nursing program or NLN approved program
RN license active in the state of Missouri
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
2 years of previous nursing experience in Med Surg

Responsibilities

Provide direct and individualized care to acutely and critically ill patients across all hospital locations within the organization.
Manage the care of the adult or geriatric patient 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.