Neurology/Ortho Clinical Nurse
About the role
Christian Hospital, founded in 1903, is ranked among the top hospitals in St. Louis and Missouri by U.S. News & World Report. The hospital is recognized for its high performance in geriatrics and several common procedures and conditions.
Responsibilities
- Promotes patient and family-centered care in a healing environment.
- Educates patients and their families on managing illnesses or injuries, including post-treatment home care needs and medication administration.
- Participates in activities that enhance patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
- Engages in professional development.
- Develops, implements, and documents individual plans of care with defined goals in collaboration with other members of the interprofessional team and patient, family or caregiver.
- Proactively plans and ensures communication of the plan of care across the continuum of care.
- Uses critical nursing skills to assess and evaluate physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs according to standards of care.
- Affirms patient preferences and barriers to involvement in care, including their values, emotional, spiritual, cultural, and population-specific needs.
Requirements
This is a safety-sensitive position requiring constant alertness and safe behavior. Christian Hospital is committed to providing comprehensive benefits and resources to support the well-being of employees and their families.
Qualifications
- Nursing Diploma or Associate's Degree in Nursing.
- No prior experience required.
- No supervisory experience required.
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license.
Skills
Strong critical thinking skills, excellent communication abilities, and the ability to work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams are essential.
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, retirement contributions, flexible spending accounts, and paid time off are provided. Additional benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, and health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
Pay
Details on pay are not specified in the posted information.
Schedule
Details on schedule are not specified in the posted information.