Bonus Options: up to $20,000          

Employment Type: Full Time

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

The Registered Nurse is responsible for the delivery of safe patient care utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. Provides direct patient care within the scope of practice. The Registered Nurse also directs and guides patient/family teaching and activities of other nursing personnel while maintaining standards of care. The Registered Nurse is directly responsible and accountable for the care given to their assigned patients. They communicate with the physician about changes in the patient’s clinical condition including cardiac monitoring, results of diagnostic studies and symptomatology. Is able to respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition and/or response to treatment.

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

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/

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.
• Monitor vital signs, lab results, and symptom progression closely. Safely administer prescribed medications (oral, IV, subcutaneous, intramuscular) and monitor for adverse effects or allergic reactions.
• Function 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.

Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have: 

• Current and valid state RN License
• Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current

Additional Qualifications That Are a Plus:

• Current ACLS certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current
• Previous Acute Care hospital experience
• Ventilator management experience
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/

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