Registered Nurse - Pulmonary 300 W - Day Shift - Weekend Option

CoxHealth•Springfield, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

300W Med-Surg Pulmonary is a fast paced, dynamic unit that specializes in Respiratory, Telemetry and Vascular Surgery patients. As a nurse on this unit, you will be trained to deliver high quality care to a complex patient population. Our unit specializes in patients that require telemetry monitoring, cardiac drips, and advanced respiratory support with supplemental oxygenation. This unit is ideal for nurses who aim to enhance their critical thinking skills, master various nursing techniques, and deliver patient centered care. Our unit has a highly functioning team that is supportive of each other and has a strong sense of teamwork. Our unit will help provide opportunities for growth in the future such as Med-Surg Certification, participation in the Star Clinical Ladder, and precepting new nurses. Come join our team! The Registered Nurse is responsible for managing the care of the 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.

Requirements

RN license active in the state of Missouri
Graduate of an accredited nursing program or NLN approved program

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.