Caregiving Professional in Observation Unit
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OverviewCoxHealth is committed to delivering exceptional patient care, and we are seeking a dedicated Caregiving Professional to join our Observation Unit team.Estimated Salary: $75,000 - $90,000 per yearThe Observation Unit at CoxHealth coordinates a seamless patient care process, typically accommodating stays of approximately 24 hours. As a bridge between the emergency department, inpatient wards, and outpatient facilities, it guarantees smooth transitions and efficient resource allocation.This unit nurtures a vibrant culture, renowned for its dynamic environment and high staff retention. Our Caregiving Professionals play a vital role in delivering personalized, goal-directed nursing care to patients requiring further monitoring, diagnostic evaluations, therapy, and assessment to determine their need for inpatient treatment or readiness for discharge based on medical stability.What We Offer$10,000 Sign-On Bonus available, up to 60 hours of front-loaded Time OffRelocation bonus available for qualified candidatesStudent loan repayment available for qualified candidatesRN to BSN tuition assistance up to $13,500$1.00 BSN pay$1.00 certification payUp to $5,000 STAR Clinical ladder bonus per yearTuition reimbursement up to $600 per yearShared Governance CouncilRobust, fully customizable benefits package including Medical/Vision/Dental and moreNo cost eCare visitsEmployer-provided mental health services for employees and eligible family membersRetirement with employer match up to 5%CoxHealth Fitness Center and Child Care discountsOnsite delivery for CoxHealth Pharmacies and 1906 Employee Store20% tuition discount on most classes at Cox CollegeCafeteria discountKey ResponsibilitiesProvide individualized goal-directed nursing care to patients who may require additional monitoring, diagnostic testing, therapy, and assessment to determine their need for inpatient treatment or readiness for discharge based on medical stabilityUtilize the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation to provide care and teaching of patients and familiesRequirementsEducationRequired: Graduate of an accredited nursing program or NLN approved programPreferred: Bachelor's Degree in NursingExperiencePreferred: Previous nursing experienceSkillsExcellent verbal and written communication skillsDemonstrate effective leadership abilitiesExhibits valuable time management skillsStrong critical thinking/problem solving skillsFlexibility and ability to work in a multi-tasking environmentLicensure/Certification/RegistrationRequired: RN license active in the state of MissouriRequired: BLS must be obtained within 90 days