CARE RN - Flex - WEO

Description

: Overview of Unit

Only 1 / 3 of hospitals have implemented Clinical Decision Units. Come be a part of a unique team! The Clinical Decision Unit is excellent for nurses who like to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment. Your patients are either going home or going to be admitted, they are in Observation status. You will get to see the decision making process of the doctors by following your patients through the testing phase of care where diagnoses are confirmed or ruled out. You will have a chance to share compassion, empathy, and even joy with your patients. Come work with an amazing, close knit team of staff who all live the Vision of CoxHealth daily by being the best for those who need us.

Additional Information About the Position for Qualified Candidates

• Up to $20,000 Sign-On Bonus
• Up to 120 hours of front-loaded Paid Time Off
• Up to $4,000 Relocation bonus
• $1.00 Certification pay
• $1.00 BSN pay
• Career Ladder Bonus eligible up to $5,000

Job Summary

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; i.e. intracranial pressures, central venous pressures, pulmonary artery pressures, cardiac rhythms, ventilator settings, etc.

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

Licensure / Certification / Registration

Required : RN license active in the state of Missouri

Required : BLS must be obtained within 90 days

Must obtain ACLS within one year of hire

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