Registered Nurse -7E Medical-Surgical - Day Shift

CoxHealth•Springfield, MO

3d•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. Additional Information About the Position for Qualified Candidates • Up to 15,000.00 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 $3,000.00

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