Registered Nurse

CareSTL Health is currently seeking caring, compassionate, and hard-working Registered Nurses to join our team. POSITION SUMMARY: The Registered Nurse is responsible to the Department Director, and is to be clinically competent; delivers care to patients utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation; and effectively interacts with patients, significant others, and others health team members while maintaining standards of professional nursing. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The following information is considered the definition of essential functions but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. The Registered Nurse may be reassigned duties and responsibilities at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other staffing reasons. Directs and supervises less skilled nursing/health care personnel, or supervises a particular unit on one shift Prepares patients for, and assists with, examinations and treatments Assesses the needs of individuals, families, and/or communities, including assessment of individuals' home and/or work environments to identify potential health or safety problems Instructs individuals, families, and other groups on topics such as health education, disease prevention, and childbirth, and develops health improvement programs Prepares rooms, sterilizes instruments, equipment, and supplies, and ensures that stock of supplies is maintained Additional Duties Administers oral, inhalation, intravenous, intramuscular, intradermal and other routes Conducts specified laboratory tests as directed in CareSTL Health's Policies and Procedures for Standing Orders under the direction of a physician Directs and coordinates infection control programs, advising and consulting with specified personnel about necessary precautions Provides or arrange for training/instruction of auxiliary personnel and community stakeholders Refers patients to specialized health resources or community agencies Consults with institutions or associations regarding issues and concerns relevant to the practice and the profession of nursing Works with individuals, groups, and families to plan and implement programs designed to improve the overall health of communities' outcomes Communicates with all staff, patients, and families with excellent written and verbal skills Performs additional duties as assigned JOB REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing required Valid registration as a Registered Nurse in the State of Missouri required Current AHA Healthcare Provider training (BCLS) required Current CPR Certification required Experience: 0-5 yrs of experience in a Community Health Center Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Demonstrated working knowledge of nursing theory, techniques, principles, and practice in order to holistically care for patients Knowledge of information and techniques for providing excellent patient care Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as electronic transmission via facsimile and/or internet Good computer skills including the use of office procedures and terminology Good self-motivated and organizational skills Must have the ability to maintain confidentiality Must have the ability to work all health center sites Transportation Requirement: Must have Reliable Transportation Additional Information: Clinic hours are Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 11 paid holidays per year. Full benefits package. Public Service Loan Forgiveness. We believe that health care is right and not a privilege. At CARESTL HEALTH we are an equal opportunity employer healthcare center. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, sex, national origin, religion, veteran, or disability status.