Registered Nurse- Medical Surgical

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Job Description

Hedrick Medical Center is seeking an experienced and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Medical Surgical Unit. We are a 21-bed unit, with the flexibility to care for up to 4 ICU-level patients as needed. Our team sees a broad range of patient cases, primarily adult populations.

Shift: Part Time Nights, 7p-7a

Responsibilities:
Deliver safe, high-quality nursing care using the nursing process.
Coordinate and implement the plan of care for a group of assigned patients.
Delegate appropriate tasks and provide supervision to other patient care staff.
Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
Ensure documentation and care practices comply with hospital policies, procedures, and regulatory guidelines.
Demonstrate clinical proficiency and maintain professional standards in all aspects of patient care.
Functions independently and accountable for utilizing the nursing process. Coordinates the care for a group of patients with the Multidisciplinary Team. Delegates tasks appropriately. Identifies hospital resources. Serves as a clinical resource for new employees. Demonstrates positive formal or informal leadership within unit or department.

Unit Details:
Patient population is primarily adult; very few patients are under the age of 18.
Total of 21 beds, including 4 beds equipped for ICU-level care when needed.
Fast-paced environment with a wide range of medical and surgical cases.
Qualifications:
Current RN license in the state of Missouri (or compact license).
Job Requirements

Applicable Experience:
2 years

Registered Nurse (MO) - National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NURSYS)

Associate Degree, Bachelor's Degree

Job Details
Part Time

Night (United States of America)

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