Manage the care of patients experiencing medical conditions or surgical procedures, specifically within the Ortho-Neuro unit. Responsibilities include assessing patient conditions, administering medications, and providing support and education to patients and families.
Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week) For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth
Job Description: Overview of Unit/Department
Cox Health is a Level 1 Stroke and Trauma center and the 8th floor is the main nursing unit who cares for those specific patients in a variety of age groups.
Our expertise covers a wide variety of neuro diseases, not only in Stroke and Trauma, but also seizures, neck and spinal fusions, traumatic brain injuries, craniotomies, and telemetry patients.
We are a unit that is team oriented, fast paced, and a great learning environment for everyone who is eager to learn. Our staff of RN’s and NA’s work very closely to other disciplines throughout the hospital to make sure our patients receive excellent patient care and work together to achieve excellent outcomes.
We have an excellent and active educator who is passionate about our patient population and the staff who care for them. Our nurses carry several special certifications in ACLS, Trauma certification, and NIHSS. As well as encouraged to obtain a specialty certification pertaining to our area.
Must be a graduate of an accredited nursing program with an active Missouri RN license and BLS certification. A Bachelor's degree in Nursing and previous nursing experience are preferred.
Market context
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