Registered Nurse -7E Medical-Surgical - Day Shift

L.E. Cox Medical Centers•Springfield, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Join the 7 East Medical-Surgical team and specialize in the intricate landscapes of mental illness within the context of inpatient hospital nursing. The brain is an organ and, just like the heart or the lungs, may become diseased with neurochemical and traumatic imbalances that lead to both medical and mental health crises. Caring for this patient population allows nursing staff to become agents of empowerment and healing amidst chaos. Mental health nursing in the acute medical setting is a conglomeration of clinical expertise, critical thinking, and compassion that cohesively promotes a profound difference in every patient’s recovery experience. This specialization is not just a career choice but a calling—a calling to serve, heal, and inspire hope in the face of adversity while using empathy as a tool for the patient population who needs it the most.

Requirements

Required: Graduate of an accredited nursing program or NLN approved program
Required: BLS must be obtained within 90 days of hire
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.
Required: RN license active in the state of Missouri

Nice To Haves

Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
Preferred: Previous nursing experience

Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse is responsible for managing the care of the patients experiencing medical conditions or surgical procedures.
The nurse must be able to assess patient condition, administer medications, change dressings, monitor vital signs, keep records and provide patients and families with support and education.
The Registered Nurse maintains a wide array of medical care knowledge in order to care for a diverse group of patients.