Registered Nurse - Neuro 800 West Tower South - Full Time - Day Shift
About The Position
The Registered Nurse manages care for patients experiencing medical conditions or undergoing surgical procedures. Duties include assessing patient conditions, administering medications, changing dressings, monitoring vital signs, maintaining records, and providing support and education to patients and families. The nurse maintains broad medical-care knowledge to care for a diverse patient population. The role is on CoxHealth South’s 8th-floor Neuro unit, part of a Level 1 Stroke and Trauma center. The unit cares for patients across a variety of age groups and conditions, including stroke, trauma, seizures, neck and spinal fusions, traumatic brain injuries, craniotomies, and telemetry needs. The team works closely with other hospital disciplines to provide excellent patient care and outcomes in a fast-paced, team-oriented learning environment. Nurses hold certifications such as ACLS, trauma certification, and NIHSS, and are encouraged to obtain a specialty certification related to the unit.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
- Active nursing license in the state of Missouri.
- Obtain BLS within 90 days.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Effective leadership abilities.
- Valuable time-management skills.
- Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Flexibility and ability to work in a multitasking environment.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
- Previous nursing experience.
- Specialty certification related to the unit.
Responsibilities
- Manage care for patients experiencing medical conditions or undergoing surgical procedures.
- Assess patient condition.
- Administer medications and change dressings.
- Monitor vital signs and maintain patient records.
- Provide support and education to patients and families.
- Work closely with other disciplines to support excellent patient care and outcomes.
Benefits
- Medical, vision, and dental benefits.
- Retirement plan with employer match.
- Up to $15,000 sign-on bonus for qualified candidates.
- Up to 80 hours of front-loaded paid time off for qualified candidates.
- Up to $3,000 relocation bonus for qualified candidates.
- $1.00 certification pay.
- $1.00 BSN pay.
- Career ladder opportunity of up to $5,000.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
