Full-Time Night Shift LPN/RN

Job Description

Full-Time Night Shift LPN/RN

Cedar County Memorial Hospital has an immediate opening for a Full-Time Night Shift skilled Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN). This position provides nursing care and support throughout the hospital during overnight hours, including inpatient patient care units and the Emergency Department. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering safe, high-quality patient care while collaborating with providers and other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care during the night shift.

Duties and Responsibilities
Include but are not limited to:

• Assess, monitor, and provide direct nursing care to patients in accordance with physician orders, nursing standards of practice, and hospital policies.
• Obtain and document vital signs, patient assessments, intake and output, and other pertinent clinical information.
• Administer medications, treatments, vaccinations, and wound care as ordered and in accordance with nursing standards.
• Monitor patient conditions and promptly communicate changes to providers and appropriate clinical staff.
• Assist with admissions, transfers, discharges, and emergency patient care as needed.
• Provide nursing support in inpatient units and the Emergency Department based on patient census and staffing needs.
• Respond appropriately to emergency situations and participate in patient stabilization efforts.
• Accurately document patient care, assessments, interventions, and outcomes in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Ensure timely communication of patient status, laboratory results, diagnostic findings, and provider orders.
• Assist providers with examinations, procedures, and treatments as requested.
• Maintain patient safety by following infection prevention practices, medication administration protocols, and hospital policies.
• Perform routine patient rounds and monitor for changes in patient condition.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of patient care areas and nursing stations.
• Perform basic equipment checks and report equipment concerns or malfunctions.
• Participate in shift reports and ensure effective handoff communication between nursing staff.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of all patient health information (PHI) in accordance with HIPAA and hospital policy.
• Adhere to all CCMH policies, procedures, regulatory requirements, and ethical standards.
• Ensure compliance with Medicare Conditions of Participation, state and federal regulations, and accreditation standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications, Skills, and Abilities

• Current, unrestricted Missouri LPN or RN license.
• Minimum of two (2) years of nursing experience in a hospital, emergency department, clinic, long-term care, or related healthcare setting preferred.
• Strong assessment, critical thinking, and clinical decision-making skills.
• Ability to effectively navigate electronic medical record systems and complete accurate documentation.
• Knowledge of nursing standards of care and medication administration practices.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
• Ability to remain calm and effective during emergency situations.
• Dependable attendance and ability to work scheduled night shifts, weekends, holidays, and additional hours as needed.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, reach, stoop, and move throughout the facility for extended periods.
• Ability to lift, transfer, push, or carry up to 50 pounds with or without assistance.
• Frequent use of hands and fingers for patient care activities and operation of medical equipment.
• Visual, hearing, speaking, and dexterity abilities sufficient to perform essential job functions.
• Ability to manage moderate to high patient volumes while maintaining quality patient care and documentation standards.

Schedule

• Full-Time Position
• Night Shift
• Weekends and holidays as required
• Additional hours as needed to meet patient care and staffing requirements

CCMH is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer