Summary Surgical Unit
500 Surgical is a fast paced consisting of 25 beds and a wide variety of patients. We commonly tend to patients that are post op for elective joint replacement procedures, colectomy, colostomy, gall bladder removal, appendix removal, amputations, fractures, mastectomy, bladder tumor and more. We also have medical overflow patients. Working on the surgical floor is hard but rewarding work. Maintaining accurate intake / output and encouraging early ambulation is essential to the post op patient. Following strict infection prevention measures is needed to provide the best care for those who need us. Teamwork is essential to success.
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- 5x Modern Healthcare Best Places to work
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- Greatest Workplace for Women 2023, 2024 Newsweek
- Greatest Workplaces for Diversity 2024 Newsweek
- Best Employers for New Grads 2023 Forbes
- Best Employers by State Missouri 2023 Forbes
Benefits
- Up to $25,000 Sign-On Bonus available, plus up to 120 hours of front-loaded Time Off.
- Clinical ladder bonus pay eligible up to $5,000 annually
- Relocation bonus available for qualified candidates
- Student loan repayment available for qualified candidates
- RN to BSN tuition assistance up to $13,500
- $1.00 BSN pay
- $1.00 certification pay
- Up to $5,000 STAR Clinical ladder bonus per year
- Tuition reimbursement up to $1,200 per year
- Shared Governance Council
- Robust, fully customizable benefits package including Medical/Vision/Dental and more.
- No cost eCare visits
- Employer-provided mental health services for employees and eligible family members
- Retirement with employer match up to 5%
- Tuition discounts and reimbursement available for continuing your education
- CoxHealth Fitness Center and Child Care discounts
- Onsite delivery for CoxHealth Pharmacies and 1906 Employee Store
- 20% tuition discount on most classes at Cox College
- Cafeteria discount
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Job Summary
The Medical-Surgical nurse is responsible for managing the care of the adult or geriatric patient experiencing general medical conditions or general surgical procedures. The nurse must be able to assess patient condition, administer medications, change dressings, monitor vital signs, keep records and provide patients and families with support and education. The Medical-Surgical nurse maintains a wide array of medical care knowledge in order to care for a diverse group of patients.
Job Requirements
Education
Required: Graduate of an accredited nursing program or NLN approved program
Preferred: Bachelor s Degree in Nursing
Experience
Preferred: Previous nursing experience
Skills
- 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.
- Licensure/Certification/Registration
Required: RN license active in the state of Missouri
Required: BLS must be obtained within 90 days