Registered Nurse - 800 Neuro-Ortho

Job Description

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.

Best in Class Work Environment

• • 5x Modern Healthcare Best Places to work
  • America’s Greatest Workplaces 2023 – Newsweek
  • Greatest Workplace for Women 2023, 2024 – Newsweek
  • Greatest Workplace for Diversity 2024 – Newsweek
  • Best Employers for New Grads 2023 – Forbes
  • Best Employers by State – Missouri – 2023 – Forbes

Benefits

• $25,000 Sign-On Bonus available, up to 120 hours of front-loaded Time Off
• Clinical ladder bonus pay eligible up to $5,000 annually
• Relocation bonus available for qualified candidates
• Student loan repayment available for qualified candidates
• RN to BSN tuition assistance up to $13,500
• $1.00 BSN pay
• $1.00 certification pay
• Up to $5,000 STAR Clinical ladder bonus per year
• Tuition reimbursement up to $1,200 per year
• Shared Governance Council
• Robust, fully customizable benefits package including Medical/Vision/Dental and more!
  • No cost eCare visits
  • Employer-provided mental health services for employees and eligible family members
• Retirement with employer match up to 5%
• Tuition discounts and reimbursement available for continuing your education
• CoxHealth Fitness Center and Child Care discounts
• Onsite delivery for CoxHealth Pharmacies and 1906 Employee Store
• 20% tuition discount on most classes at Cox College
• Cafeteria discount

Job Summary

• • Medical-Surgical nurse is responsible for managing the care of the adult or geriatric patient experiencing general medical conditions or general surgical procedures. The nurse must be able to assess patient condition, administer medications, change dressings, monitor vital signs, keep records and provide patients and families with support and education. The Medical-Surgical nurse maintains a wide array of medical care knowledge in order to care for a diverse group of patients.

Job Requirements

• • Education
    • Required: Graduate of an accredited nursing program or NLN approved program
    • Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
  • Experience
    • Preferred: Previous nursing experience
  • Skills
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
    • Demonstrate effective leadership abilities
    • Exhibits valuable time management skills
    • Strong critical thinking/problem solving skills.
    • Flexibility and ability to work in a multi-tasking environment.

Licensure/Certification/Registration

Required: RN license active in the state of Missouri

Required: BLS must be obtained within 90 days

Required: ACLS within a year of hire