Registered Nurse - 8E Observation - Night Shift
About The Position
The 8E Observation Unit coordinates a seamless patient care process, typically accommodating stays of approximately 24 hours. Serving as a bridge between the emergency department, inpatient wards, and outpatient facilities. It guarantees smooth transitions and efficient resource allocation. Renowned for its dynamic environment and high staff retention, the unit nurtures a vibrant culture. It assumes responsibility for delivering personalized, goal-directed nursing care to patients needing further monitoring, diagnostic evaluations, therapy, and assessment to ascertain the necessity for inpatient treatment or readiness for discharge based on medical stability.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program or NLN approved program
- BLS must be obtained within 90 days of hire
- RN license active in the state of Missouri
- 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
- managing the care of the patients experiencing medical conditions or surgical procedures
- assess patient condition
- administer medications
- change dressings
- monitor vital signs
- keep records
- provide patients and families with support and education
Benefits
- Medical
- Vision
- Dental
- Retirement Plan with employer match
- Up to $10,000.00 Sign-On Bonus
- Up to 80 hours of front-loaded Paid Time Off
- Up to $3,000.00 Relocation bonus
- $1.00 Certification pay
- $1.00 BSN pay
- Career Ladder Bonus eligible up to $5,000.00
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
