(Archived) Med/Surg Registered Nurse

Work and live where others vacation! Here at Lake Regional, you will work in a busy, progressive state-of-the-art hospital utilizing new technologies and procedures every day! Lake Regional is looking for an outgoing, compassionate, professional Med/Surg Registered Nurse.

Job Overview:

• Provides safe therapeutic care while following the provision of care
• Patient assessments are performed accurately and timely
• Organizes and coordinates patient care based on a comprehensive assessment, desired outcomes, and current knowledge
• Safely implements the plan of care for patients, either directly or by delegation to healthcare team members
• Evaluates the patient plan of care on a continuous basis
• Recognizes abnormal assessment data and incorporates findings into the plan of care
• Effectively communicates in writing and orally with patients/families and other health team members
• Demonstrates and promotes the professional practice of all members of the nursing care team
• Engages in basic caring practices to include patient education focusing on psychosocial and physiological needs
• Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality
• Supports unit quality/performance improvement
• Meet the needs of patients and families throughout the continuum of care

Knowledge & Skills:

• Skill and proficiency in applying highly technical principles, concepts and techniques, which are central to the professional discipline in Nursing
• Analytical skills that are necessary to assess complex patient conditions effectively and to develop comprehensive plans of care. Synthesizes multiple sources of information to assist in the resolution of human responses to complex problems

Qualifications:

• Missouri RN license
• BLS Certification Required