What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse - 5S Stepdown Unit (Department Only) position at CoxHealth?
Summary
About Us
CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas. The organization includes six hospitals, 5 ERs, and over 80 clinics. CoxHealth has earned the following honors for workplace excellence:
- Named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to work five times.
- Named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces by Newsweek in 2024.
- Recognized as a Greatest Workplace for Women in both 2023 and 2024.
- Listed as one of the Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in 2024.
- Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads in 2023.
- Ranked among the Best Employers by State for Missouri.
- Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare in 2025.
Benefits
- Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement Plan with employer match, and many more!
- For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth
Overview of Unit/Department
The 12 bed Stepdown Unit (SDU) admits a variety of highly acute patients including post-traumas, post-surgical, and medical patients. The Stepdown Unit RN will be caring for three patients in an environment that is positive and team oriented along with a culture of nurturing growth.
Additional Information About the Position for Qualified Candidates
- $5,000 Sign-On Bonus
- 40 hours of front-loaded Paid Time Off
- Up to $3,000 Relocation bonus
- $1.00 Certification pay
- $1.00 BSN pay
- Career Ladder Bonus eligible up to $5,000
Job Summary
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The critical care nurse provides direct and individualized care to acutely and critically ill patients, in a highly technical and ongoing monitoring environment. They assess the patient’s condition, perform diagnostic tests, begin treatments and assist doctors with any required medical procedures. The critical care nurse monitors and adjusts specialized equipment, interprets and records electronic displays; i.e. intracranial pressures, central venous pressures, pulmonary artery pressures, cardiac rhythms, ventilator settings, etc.
Job Requirements
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Education
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Required: Graduate of an accredited nursing program or NLN approved program
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Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
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Experience
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Preferred: Previous nursing experience
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Skills
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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Demonstrate effective leadership abilities
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Exhibits valuable time management skills
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Strong critical thinking/problem solving skills.
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Flexibility and ability to work in a multi-tasking environment.
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Licensure/Certification/Registration
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Required: RN license active in the state of Missouri
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Required: BLS must be obtained within 90 days
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Required: Must obtain ACLS within one year of hire
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