Registered Nurse - 8e Observation - Full Time - Night Shift

Lester E Cox Medical Centers

Springfield, MO, United States
On-site
Patient assessment and monitoring
Medication administration
Dressing changes
Lester E Cox Medical Centers is seeking a Full-Time Registered Nurse for their 8e Observation Unit on the night shift in Springfield, MO. The role involves managing patient care, providing education, and ensuring smooth transitions between different care facilities

Job Summary

  • The 8E Observation Unit coordinates a seamless patient care process, typically accommodating stays of approximately 24 hours, serving as a bridge between the emergency department, inpatient wards, and outpatient facilities.
  • The Registered Nurse is responsible for managing the care of patients experiencing medical conditions or surgical procedures, assessing patient condition, administering medications, changing dressings, monitoring vital signs, keeping records and providing patients and families with support and education.
  • CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas, recognized for workplace excellence and offering benefits such as Medical, Vision, Dental, and a Retirement Plan with employer match.

Matching Summary

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Lester E Cox Medical Centers is seeking a Full-Time Registered Nurse for their 8e Observation Unit on the night shift in Springfield, MO. The role involves managing patient care, providing education, and ensuring smooth transitions between different care facilities.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Patient assessment and monitoring
  • Medication administration
  • Dressing changes
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Patient and family support and education

Nice-to-have

  • Dynamic and high staff retention environment
  • Personalized, goal-directed nursing care
  • Seamless patient care process coordination

Key Requirements

  • RN license active in Missouri
  • Graduate of an accredited nursing program
  • BLS within 90 days of hire
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred
  • Previous nursing experience preferred

Work Rights

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