Registered Nurse (RN)

Position Description

We are seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) for our Med-Surg/Oncology unit. Preferred schedule includes 48 hours guaranteed.

Unit Information

• Number of Beds: 36
• Patient Ratios: 1:6
• Unit Staffing: Includes Clinical Care Coordinators, RNs, LPNs, PCTs, and Unit Secretary
• Type of Equipment: I-med, I-mobile, Neurons (vital signs machine), Glucometer, PCA, Wound Vac, Chest Tubes, Surgical Drains
• Documentation System: Meditech
• Scheduling Requirements: Every other weekend

Patient Type

The unit serves Med-Surg, Oncology, and Hospice patients and accepts hemodynamically stable patients requiring cardiac monitoring without interventions.

Hiring Profile

Requested Skill Set

• Team-oriented
• Positive Attitude
• Ability to stay busy
• Patient-centered approach

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support)

Typical Procedures Performed on the Unit

• Wound Vac changes
• Drain removal
• IV/PICC line management
• Foley catheter insertion/removal
• NG tube insertion/removal

Floating Areas

May include Med-Surg and Telemetry (Med-Surg level patients).

Dress Code

Nurses are required to wear Pewter (gray) and PCTs are to wear Caribbean Blue.

Weekends

No on-call required.

Location

Independence, MO