Summary
Clinical Decision Unit
Only 1 / 3 of hospitals have implemented Clinical Decision Units. Come be a part of a unique team! The Clinical Decision Unit is excellent for nurses who like to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment.
Your patients are either going home or going to be admitted, they are in Observation status. You will get to see the decision making process of the doctors by following your patients through the testing phase of care where diagnoses are confirmed or ruled out.
You will have a chance to share compassion, empathy, and even joy with your patients. Come work with an amazing, close knit team of staff who all live the Vision of CoxHealth daily by being the best for those who need us.
Best in Class Work Environment
5x Modern Healthcare Best Places to work
America’s Greatest Workplaces 2023 Newsweek
Greatest Workplace for Women 2023, 2024 Newsweek
Greatest Workplaces for Diversity 2024 Newsweek
Best Employers for New Grads 2023 Forbes
Best Employers by State Missouri 2023 Forbes
Benefits
Up to $20,000 Sign-On Bonus available, plus up to 120 hours of front-loaded Time Off.
Clinical ladder bonus pay eligible up to $5,000 annually
Relocation bonus available for qualified candidates
Student loan repayment available for qualified candidates
RN to BSN tuition assistance up to $13,500
$1.00 BSN pay
$1.00 certification pay
Up to $5,000 STAR Clinical ladder bonus per year
Tuition reimbursement up to $1,200 per year
Shared Governance Council
Robust, fully customizable benefits package including Medical / Vision / Dental and more!
No cost eCare visits
Employer-provided mental health services for employees and eligible family members
Retirement with employer match up to 5%
Tuition discounts and reimbursement available for continuing your education
CoxHealth Fitness Center and Child Care discounts
Onsite delivery for CoxHealth Pharmacies and 1906 Employee Store
20% tuition discount on most classes at Cox College
Cafeteria discount
Job Summary
The Clinical Decision Unit nurse is responsible for providing individual goal directed nursing care of patients who may require additional monitoring, diagnostic testing, therapy and assessment to determine whether the patient requires further treatment as an inpatient or is deemed medically stable for discharge.
The CDU nurse utilizes the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation to provide care and teaching of patients and families.
Job Requirements
Education
Required : Graduate of an accredited nursing program or NLN approved program
Preferred : Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
Experience
Preferred : Previous nursing experience
Skills
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.
Licensure / Certification / Registration
Required : RN license active in the state of Missouri
Required : BLS must be obtained within 90 days