Med/Surg RN
Harrison County Community Hospital District•Bethany, MO
•Onsite
About The Position
The Registered Nurse (RN) provides high-quality, compassionate nursing care to patients. This role involves assessing, planning, and implementing individualized care plans, monitoring patient conditions, and collaborating with the healthcare team to support optimal patient outcomes. Responsibilities include administering medications, managing treatments, and adhering to the standards of nursing practice. This role requires graduation from an accredited nursing program and a current RN license.
Requirements
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of Missouri.
- Basic Life Support (BLS), active or obtainable within 30 days of hire
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), active or obtainable within 6 months of hire
Nice To Haves
- 1-2 years of nursing experience in an inpatient or hospital setting preferred.
Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive patient assessments and develop individualized care plans in collaboration with other healthcare professionals.
- Administer medications, including IV therapy, and perform treatments as ordered by physicians.
- Monitor and document patients' responses to treatment, reporting any changes in condition to the healthcare team.
- Educate patients and their families on health management, treatment plans, and discharge instructions.
- Provide direct patient care, including wound care, hygiene assistance, and other personal care tasks as necessary.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure quality, safe, and effective patient care.
- Maintain accurate and thorough documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR) system.
- Assist in coordinating and overseeing patient admissions, transfers, and discharges.
- Participate in patient safety and quality improvement initiatives, ensuring compliance with hospital policies and regulatory standards.
- Perform clinical tasks such as taking vital signs, collecting specimens, and administering injections.
- Respond quickly to changes in patient conditions, implementing life-saving interventions when necessary.
- Serve as a resource to CNAs, LPNs, and other staff, providing guidance and support.
- Stay current on best practices in nursing through continuing education and training programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
