Registered Nurse - 7E Medical-Surgical

Summary

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.

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

• $10,000 Sign-On Bonus available, up to 80 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 Medical-Surgical nurse is responsible for managing the care of the adult or geriatric patient experiencing general medical conditions or general 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 Medical-Surgical nurse maintains a wide array of medical care knowledge in order to care for a diverse group of patients.

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
30+ days ago