Join a dedicated healthcare team in the Midwest region as a Registered Nurse specializing in pain management. This role involves delivering compassionate, direct patient care using the nursing process while upholding the highest standards of clinical competence and ethical practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Adhere to established safety protocols including infection control, safe patient handling, and critical lab notifications to ensure a secure care environment.
• Administer medications, perform nursing interventions, and provide education to patients and their families, all within established policies to promote quality outcomes and patient safety.
• Conduct thorough initial and ongoing patient assessments to monitor status, enhance safety, and communicate vital information to the healthcare team.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient care activities and quality measures compliance.
• Effectively communicate with physicians, team members, patients, and families to improve care outcomes and patient experience.
• Delegate tasks appropriately while fostering teamwork and accountability.
• Adapt positively to the dynamic healthcare environment, demonstrating critical thinking and commitment to continuous professional development.
• Meet attendance, punctuality, and performance standards while working independently and under pressure.

Education

Graduation from an accredited nursing program is required. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing is preferred.

Experience

At least one year of acute care nursing experience is preferred.

Certifications and Licenses

• Current Registered Nurse license in a Compact state or the state of Missouri.
• American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Mental and Physical Requirements

This position requires considerable mental focus and physical activity including lifting up to 35 pounds, frequent walking, standing, turning, carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, crouching, twisting, and reaching.

Working Conditions

Frequent exposure to infectious and communicable diseases, as well as occasional encounters with hostile individuals, is expected. Minimal physical discomfort is typical.