Registered Nurse - Branson ICU - Full Time Day Shift

Job Summary

CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas. The organization includes six hospitals, five ERs, and over 80 clinics. CoxHealth has earned numerous honors for workplace excellence.

About the Role

The critical care nurse provides direct and individualized care to acutely and critically ill patients, in a highly technical and ongoing monitoring environment. They assess the patient’s condition, perform diagnostic tests, begin treatments, and assist doctors with any required medical procedures. The critical care nurse monitors and adjusts specialized equipment, interprets and records electronic displays, such as intracranial pressures, central venous pressures, pulmonary artery pressures, cardiac rhythms, ventilator settings, etc.

Responsibilities

• Assess the patient’s condition
• Perform diagnostic tests
• Begin treatments
• Assist doctors with medical procedures
• Maintain and adjust specialized equipment
• Interpret and record electronic displays

Requirements

• Required: Graduate of an accredited nursing program or NLN approved program
• Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
• Preferred: Previous nursing experience

Qualifications

• Required: RN license active in the state of Missouri
• Required: BLS must be obtained within 90 days
• Required: ACLS must be obtained within one year of hire

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Effective leadership abilities
• Valuable time management skills
• Strong critical thinking/problem solving skills
• Flexibility and ability to work in a multi-tasking environment

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, Dental
• Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week)

Pay

$1.00 Certification pay
$1.00 BSN pay
Career Ladder Bonus eligible up to $5,000

Schedule

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36
Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America)