Staff Nurse - Urgent Care Nixa at L.E. Cox Medical Centers

Description :The Urgent Care nurse provides professional nursing care during the initial phase of acute illness or trauma for patients of all ages. The UC nurse triages and determines priority of care based on physical, psychological, or social needs as well as factors influencing patient flow through the emergency care system. The UC nurse works quickly to assess the needs of each patient, prioritize care based on the critical nature, works to stabilize the patient, initiate treatment, discharge the patient after the emergency is over or make arrangements for a longer hospital stay.Education: ▪ Required: Graduate of an accredited nursing program ▪ Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in NursingExperience: ▪ Preferred: Previous nursing experienceSkills: ▪ 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 environmentLicensure/Certification/Registration: ▪ Required: Nursing License active in the state of Missouri