Registered Nurse RN Clinical Decision Unit

Job Description

Job Description

Join Our Team as a Registered Nurse in the Clinical Decision Unit

Last year, our organization dedicated over 156,000 hours to volunteering within our communities. As a Registered Nurse in the Clinical Decision Unit, you will have the opportunity to be part of a team committed to making a positive impact!

Position Overview

In the role of Registered Nurse, you will provide exceptional, patient-focused care that aligns with departmental requirements and state-specific standards. Working closely with healthcare providers and the care team, you will deliver tailored, comprehensive, and compassionate care, adhering to established nursing frameworks such as "Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage." You will also serve as an advocate for patients, families, and caregivers, embodying our organization's vision and values to ensure an outstanding patient experience and favorable clinical outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate the patient's condition upon admission and during each scheduled shift, promptly identifying and reporting any changes in their status.
• Carry out procedures, monitoring, or other tasks as directed by medical providers, ensuring accurate and timely documentation of care in the patient's medical record.
• Administer prescribed medications, monitor the patient's therapeutic response, and take appropriate actions in case of any adverse reactions.
• Deliver exceptional care by responding swiftly to patient requests, proactively anticipating their needs, and addressing them effectively.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers about the patient's medical condition, treatment plan, medications, potential side effects, and follow-up care, ensuring clarity by simplifying complex medical terminology.

About the Clinical Decision Unit

• The Clinical Decision Unit (CDU) is a specialized 12-bed short-stay unit designed for observation patients.
• Patients will be monitored in the CDU post-operatively or when further medical evaluation is required to determine their treatment plan.
• The unit comprises Patient Care Technicians, Registered Nurses, Clinical Nurse Coordinators, and a Manager.

Qualifications

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification must be obtained within 90 days of starting employment.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support certification must be secured within 30 days of starting employment.
• Registered Nurse (RN) license must be obtained within 90 days of starting employment.
• An Associate Degree is required.

Benefits

Our organization offers a comprehensive rewards package that supports the health, life, career, and retirement of our team members. Available plans and programs include:

• Extensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services.
• Wellbeing support, including complimentary counseling and referral services.
• Time-off programs for paid leave, family leave, and both short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, and financial wellbeing counseling.
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, and scholarships for dependents.
• Additional benefits for family planning, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, and consumer discounts.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

About Us

Our facility is an 80+ bed full-service hospital serving Lee's Summit and surrounding areas. We are supported by over 300 physicians across more than 40 specialties and employ more than 500 highly trained staff members along with 60 volunteers. Our services include cardiology, cancer care, emergency services, imaging, neurology, and various surgical services. We are proud to be a dually-accredited Chest Pain and Primary Stroke Center, ready to serve our community.

Join us in our mission to elevate patient care! We are currently reviewing applications for the Registered Nurse position in the Clinical Decision Unit. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your application today!

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.