Summary
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.
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 Workplace for Diversity 2024 - Newsweek
- Best Employers for New Grads 2023- Forbes
- Best Employers by State Missouri 2023 - Forbes
Benefits
- $20,000 Sign-On Bonus available, up to 120 hours of front-loaded Time Off
- 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%
- 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 8E Observation 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 8E Observation Unit 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
- Required : Must obtain ACLS within one year of hire
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