Registered Nurse -Turner Urgent Care - PRN

CoxHealth • Springfield, MO

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Urgent Care nurse provides professional nursing care during the initial phase of acute illness or trauma for patients of all ages. The UC nurse triages and determines priority of care based on physical, psychological and social needs as well as factors influencing patient flow through the emergency care system. The UC nurse works quickly to assess the needs of each patient, prioritize care based on the critical nature, works to stabilize the patient, initiate treatment, discharge the patient after the emergency is over or make arrangements for a longer hospital stay.

Requirements

• RN license active in the state of Missouri
• Must obtain ENPC within 3 years of hire
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program or NLN approved program
• 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
• Previous nursing experience

Responsibilities

• Provides professional nursing care during the initial phase of acute illness or trauma for patients of all ages.
• Triages and determines priority of care based on physical, psychological and social needs as well as factors influencing patient flow through the emergency care system.
• Assesses the needs of each patient, prioritizes care based on the critical nature, works to stabilize the patient, initiates treatment, discharges the patient after the emergency is over or makes arrangements for a longer hospital stay.

Benefits

• Medical
• Vision
• Dental
• Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week)

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree