Registered Nurse - MICU - Weekend Option Day Shift

Facility:
Cox Health South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, 65807

Department: 1052 Medical ICU South

Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

36

Hours:

6:30 AM – 7:00 PM.

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

As an integral part of our healthcare family, you’ll provide exceptional care to critically ill patients, collaborate with the multidisciplinary team, and make a lasting impact.

Additional Information about the position: $1.00 Certification pay, $1.00 BSN pay, Career Ladder Bonus eligible up to $5,000.

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.

• Required:
  
  Graduate of an accredited nursing program or NLN approved program
• Preferred:
  Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

• Preferred:
  Previous nursing experience

• 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

• 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