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. The nurse assesses patient condition, administers medications, changes dressings, monitors vital signs, maintains records, and provides support and education to patients and families. The role requires broad medical-care knowledge to serve a diverse group of patients. The position is on CoxHealth’s 8th-floor neuro nursing unit, within a Level 1 Stroke and Trauma center. The unit cares for patients across a variety of age groups and treats 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 patient care and achieve positive outcomes. The unit is described as team-oriented, fast-paced, and a learning environment, with an active educator. Nurses hold certifications such as ACLS, trauma certification, and NIHSS, and are encouraged to obtain a specialty certification relevant to the unit.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
- Active nursing license in the state of Missouri.
- BLS certification must be obtained 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 relevant to the neuro nursing 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 records.
- Provide support and education to patients and families.
- Work with other hospital disciplines to provide patient care and achieve positive outcomes.
Benefits
- Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
- 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 up to $5,000.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
