CoxHealth CARE Registered Nurse MedSurg II-WEO

Summary

Join our Float / CARE Team!

This RN will float among Critical Care units at ONE hospital location

Eligible for $7.00 / hr differential in addition to the hourly rate

The CARE Department is a collection of highly skilled and experienced nurses who enjoy assisting healthcare teams throughout the hospital : broadening their care repertoire while serving as a crucial staffing and leadership resource within their area of specialty.

Compared to the Internal Agency float pool, our nurses have the benefit of limited weekend and holiday requirements and are excellent communicators, critical thinkers, and advocates both for their patients and for process improvements within the system.

We encourage formal and informal leadership development through clinical skill and certification advancements, precepting and mentoring, community service, clinical ladders, participation in process improvement initiatives, as well as charge nurse and virtual nurse opportunities in Critical Care or Medical Surgical for local CARE nurses.

Best in Class Work Environment

• 5x Modern Healthcare Best Places to Work
• America’s Greatest Workplaces 2023 Newsweek
• Best Employers for New Grads 2023 Forbes
• Greatest Workplace for Women 2023 - Newsweek

Benefits

• Up to $10,000 Sign-On Bonus available, plus up to 80 hours of front-loaded Time Off.
• 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

Job Summary

The float 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

Required : ACLS and PALS must be obtained within 1 year