Registered Nurse - PACU - Full Time - Evening Shift

CoxHealth•Springfield, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse is responsible for managing the care of patients experiencing medical conditions or 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 Registered Nurse maintains a wide array of medical care knowledge in order to care for a diverse group of patients. CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas, including six hospitals, 5 ERs, and over 80 clinics. CoxHealth has received numerous honors for workplace excellence, including being named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to work five times, America’s Greatest Workplaces by Newsweek, and one of the Best Employers for New Grads by Forbes. The organization's mission is to improve the health of the communities they serve, with a vision to be the best for those who need them, guided by values of safety, compassion, respect, and integrity.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nursing program or NLN approved program
BLS must be obtained within 90 days 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
RN license active in the state of Missouri

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
Previous nursing experience

Responsibilities

Managing the care of the patients experiencing medical conditions or surgical procedures
Assess patient condition
Administer medications
Change dressings
Monitor vital signs
Keep records
Provide patients and families with support and education
Maintain a wide array of medical care knowledge in order to care for a diverse group of patients