Registered Nurse Medical Surgical

St. Joseph Medical Center

Kansas City, Missouri

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Acute Care, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), Chronic Disease, Clinical Assessment, Communication Skills, Dental Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Plan, Healthcare, Hospital, Medication Administration, Nursing, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Patient Education, Physical Therapy, Prescription Drugs, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Registered Nurse (RN), Side Effects, Social Work, Surgical Nursing, Tuition Reimbursement, Ventilator, Vision Plan
LOCATION
Kansas City, Missouri
POSTED
7 days ago
Bonus Amount: 20,000 Bonus Information: Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process. Overview:

Employment Type: Full Time  

Shifts Available: Days  

Hours: 12 hour – 7:00am to 7:00pm  

Location: St. Joseph Medical Center - Kansas City, MO 

 

Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare: 

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance options 
  • Paid vacation, sick time and holidays 
  • Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options 
  • Employer 401K options 
  • Tuition reimbursement options  
  • Life, disability, and other insurance options 
  • Many other amazing benefits 

We are seeking a Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, sometimes referred to as a Med Surge RN. These Registered Nurses (RN) play an important role in our hospital by providing comprehensive care to patients who are recovering from surgery, managing acute and chronic illnesses, or undergoing diagnostic procedures. Med-surg nurses are considered the backbone of hospital nursing due to the variety and volume of patients they manage. 

 

Responsibilities:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to): 

  • Conduct thorough initial assessments and ongoing evaluations of patients' physical, emotional, and mental health 
  • Monitor vital signs, intake/output, and other clinical indicators to detect changes in patient conditions 
  • Recognize and act on warning signs of deterioration, such as changes in heart rate, respiratory rate, or mental status 
  • Safely administer prescribed medications (oral, IV, subcutaneous, intramuscular) and monitor for adverse effects or allergic reactions 
  • Act as a liaison between patients, families, and the healthcare team to ensure the patient's needs are met 
  • Provide patient education on their condition, treatment options, and lifestyle adjustments to support recovery and prevent readmission. 
  • Communicate effectively with doctors, specialists, physical therapists, and social workers to develop and adjust care plans 
Qualifications:

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING:
 
1. Current and valid state RN License.
2. Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
3. Current ACLS (AHA) certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current preferred.
4. Previous Acute Care hospital experience preferred.
5. Ventilator Management experience preferred.
6. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

 

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Employment Status: Full Time Shift: Days Equal Employment Opportunity:

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

 

About the Company

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St. Joseph Medical Center

St. Joseph Medical Center has provided quality healthcare to the ever-expanding Houston community for 125 years. Our Trauma Center, Center for Behavioral Health, dedicated Women's Medical Center and the full-service acute care hospital are supported by the specialty inpatient and outpatient services that you'd expect from Houston's first teaching hospital. Our mission matches your expectations — to deliver compassionate healthcare to the communities we serve. With 792 beds, St. Joseph physicians and staff are ready to care for you at any hour.

St. Joseph Medical Center's reputation for delivering personalized, professional medical care is built on the hard work and dedication of physicians, nurses, technologists and other members of our healthcare team. We offer outstanding career opportunities for qualified people who share our commitment to providing expert healthcare and excellent customer service. We are an equal employment opportunity employer.

St. Joseph Medical Center is part of the Steward Health Care family of hospitals. To learn more about Steward,  please visit www.steward.org  

COMPANY SIZE
5,000 to 9,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
WEBSITE
http://www.stjosephtowson.com/home.aspx