Summary About Us CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas. The organization includes six hospitals, 5 ERs, and over 80 clinics. CoxHealth has earned the following honors for workplace excellence:
- Named one of Modern Healthcare s Best Places to work five times.
- Named one of America s Greatest Workplaces by Newsweek .
- Recognized as a Greatest Workplace for Women in both 2023 and 2024.
- Listed as one of the Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in 2024.
- Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads.
- Ranked among the Best Employers by State for Missouri.
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Overview of Unit/Department 200 East Medical-Surgical is a 30-bed unit that accepts patients from the Emergency Department, Post-Anesthesia Care Unit, Critical Care Units, and directly from physicians offices. Our patients range in age from young adults 100+ years of age. This unit primarily specializes in surgical, medical & gynecological/oncology patients. Our surgical population includes hysterectomies, mastectomies, small bowel resections, oncology related surgeries and much more. Our unit does administer chemotherapy on occasion. Our patients are on 6 liters or less of oxygen and may have telemetry. Our med-surg unit sees a wide array of patient diagnoses providing you with a variety of nursing skills and knowledge. Our unit prides itself on working together as a team. You will have opportunities to grow in the administration of chemotherapy, med-surg certification, clinical ladder, precepting new graduate nurses and much more. Come join 200 East today.
Additional Information About the Position for Qualified Candidates - $12,500.00 Sign-On Bonus
- 60 hours of front-loaded Paid Time Off
- Up to $4,000.00 Relocation bonus
- $1.00 Certification pay
- $1.00 BSN pay
- Career Ladder Bonus eligible up to $5,000.00
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