Summary

Job Summary

The Clinical Decision Unit nurse is responsible for providing individual goal directed nursing care of patients who may require additional monitoring, diagnostic testing, therapy and assessment to determine whether the patient requires further treatment as an inpatient or is deemed medically stable for discharge. The CDU nurse utilizes the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation to provide care and teaching of patients and families.

Job Requirements

Education

Required: Graduate of an approved nursing 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: MO RN license

Required: BLS must be obtained within 90 days

Must obtain PALS within one year of hire

Must obtain ACLS within one year of hire

Job Perks & Benefits!

Tuition reimbursement up to $1,200 per year

Health/Dental/Vision

Retirement with employer match

Daycare with extended hours, holidays and weekends

Fitness facilities

Pharmacy delivery to your unit

On-site Employee Health services

Opportunity to earn referral bonuses of up to $5,000 per hire for certain positions

1906 Employee Store

20% tuition discount on most classes at Cox College

Cafeteria discount

Nursing Incentives:  Some restrictions apply

Sign on bonus up to $20,000

Relocation paid up to $3,000

Loan forgiveness up to $20,000

RN to BSN tuition assistance up to $10,000

Up to 80 hours of earned time off (ETO)

$1.00 BSN pay

$1.00 Certification pay

Up to $5,000 STAR Clinical ladder bonus per year

Preceptor pay for your time supporting new staff

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