Registered Nurse - 7E Medical-Surgical - Full Time - Day Shift

Medical-Surgical Nurse

Join the 7 East Medical-Surgical team and specialize in the intricate landscapes of mental illness within the context of inpatient hospital nursing. The brain is an organ and, just like the heart or the lungs, may become diseased with neurochemical and traumatic imbalances that lead to both medical and mental health crises. Caring for this patient population allows nursing staff to become agents of empowerment and healing amidst chaos. Mental health nursing in the acute medical setting is a conglomeration of clinical expertise, critical thinking, and compassion that cohesively promotes a profound difference in every patient's recovery experience. This specialization is not just a career choice but a callinga calling to serve, heal, and inspire hope in the face of adversity while using empathy as a tool for the patient population who needs it the most.

Additional Information about the position for Qualified Candidates:

• Up to $15,000 Sign-On Bonus
• Up to 80 hours of front-loaded Paid Time Off
• Up to $3,000 Relocation bonus
• $1.00 Certification pay
• $1.00 BSN pay
• Career Ladder Bonus eligible up to $5,000

The Registered Nurse is responsible for managing the care of the patients experiencing medical conditions or 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 Registered Nurse maintains a wide array of medical care knowledge in order to care for a diverse group of patients.

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
• Required: BLS must be obtained within 90 days of hire