Registered Nurse - SNSI - Day Shift

L.E. Cox Medical Centers•Springfield, MO

15h•Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Nurse provides direct and indirect patient care, including: assessments, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patients; completes health history and physical examination on patients; conveys findings to physician. Coordinates patient care, orders diagnostic tests, conveys findings to physician, attends inpatient rounds, coordinates patient appointments, and assists with referrals to outside sources. Assists physician and provides support with examinations, procedures, and other processes related to direct patient care. Preforms a variety of nursing administrative duties, including compliance with environment safety regulations, infection control standards, and quality assurance. Acts as a liaison and team leader by facilitating communication and coordination of care between patients, families, and health care team members; explains routines and procedures to patients and coordinates patient care information to appropriate sources. Addresses system issues to facilitate the provision of quality efficient care. Delegates appropriately to other team members. Excellent communication skills, leadership ability, time management, and problem solving skills required.

Requirements

Graduate of Accredited School of Nursing or NLN approved program
6 months of prior experience as a Registered Nurse, or prior experience as a Medical Assistant or Licensed Practical Nurse in an outpatient or ambulatory clinic setting
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Able to work independently and collaboratively in teams.
Exhibits ability to manage time and prioritize work.
Proficient Computer skills
Current Registered Nurse License active in the state of Missouri
Must obtain American Heart Association BLS within 90 days of hire

Nice To Haves

Bachelors of Science in Nursing
ACLS

Responsibilities

Provides direct and indirect patient care, including assessments, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patients
Completes health history and physical examination on patients
Conveys findings to physician
Coordinates patient care
Orders diagnostic tests
Attends inpatient rounds
Coordinates patient appointments
Assists with referrals to outside sources
Assists physician and provides support with examinations, procedures, and other processes related to direct patient care
Performs a variety of nursing administrative duties, including compliance with environment safety regulations, infection control standards, and quality assurance
Acts as a liaison and team leader by facilitating communication and coordination of care between patients, families, and health care team members
Explains routines and procedures to patients and coordinates patient care information to appropriate sources
Addresses system issues to facilitate the provision of quality efficient care
Delegates appropriately to other team members