Registered Nurse- Ortho-Neuro 800 W South - Weekend Option - Part Time - Night Shift

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.

About the Role

CoxHealth is a Level 1 Stroke and Trauma center and the 8th floor is the main nursing unit who cares for those specific patients in a variety of age groups. Our expertise covers a wide variety of neuro diseases, not only in Stroke and Trauma, but also seizures, neck and spinal fusions, traumatic brain injuries, craniotomies, and telemetry patients. We are a unit that is team oriented, fast paced, and a great learning environment for everyone who is eager to learn. Our staff of RN’s and NA’s work very closely to other disciplines throughout the hospital to make sure our patients receive excellent patient care and work together to achieve excellent outcomes. We have an excellent and active educator who is passionate about our patient population and the staff who care for them. Our nurses carry several special certifications in ACLS, Trauma certification, and NIHSS. As well as encouraged to obtain a specialty certification pertaining to our area.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient condition
• Administer medications
• Change dressings
• Maintain records
• Provide support and education to patients and families
• Work closely with other healthcare professionals
• Manage diverse group of patients

Requirements

• Required: RN license active in the state of Missouri
• Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
• Previous nursing experience preferred

Qualifications

• 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

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrate effective leadership abilities
• Exhibit 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
• Up to $3,000 Relocation bonus
• $1.00 Certification pay
• $1.00 BSN pay
• Career Ladder Bonus eligible up to $5,000

Pay

• $5,000 Sign-On Bonus
• 40 hours of front-loaded Paid Time Off

Schedule

• Night Shift
• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 24 Hours
• Shift Start: 6:30 PM
• Shift End: 7:00 AM