Registered Nurse -FTC-North

Job Description

Registered Nurse - FTC - North at State of Missouri.

• Functions as the nurse in charge of an assigned shift on a ward or unit that requires close professional supervision; or performs independent nursing duties which require the application of specialized nursing skills.
• Assigns, supervises, and evaluates the work of other Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, direct care, and/or other staff in the care and treatment of patients/clients on a ward or comparable living area.
• Serves as a nursing team leader responsible for defining and implementing the nursing care plan for assigned patients/clients and for supervision of nursing team members.
• Conducts nursing assessments and develops nursing diagnoses and care plans.
• Participates in developing individualized treatment plans as a member of an interdisciplinary treatment team.
• Trains and evaluates nursing staff, direct care staff, and nursing students.
• Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by a physician; conducts rounds with and informs physicians of patient/client status, and receives instructions for further care and treatment.
• Documents patient/client status on clinical charts and reports on progress.
• Performs assigned duties independently according to instructions and established nursing standards and procedures; work is reviewed by supervisors for conformance with established policies and effectiveness of nursing procedures.
• Performs other related work as assigned.

• A Master's degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university.
• OR a Bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university; and one or more years of professional experience as a Registered Nurse.
• OR an Associate's degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university or a Diploma in Nursing; and two or more years of professional experience as a Registered Nurse.

Possession of a current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Missouri or in accordance with Missouri's Nurse Licensure Compact at the time of appointment.

• 13 Paid Holidays
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Retirement with vesting after 5 years
• Deferred Compensation
• Cafeteria Plan
• 3 weeks of both Sick Leave and Annual Leave

Mid-Senior level

Full-time

Health Care Provider

Government Administration