Staff Support Nurse (Resource/Task Nurse) at Citizens Memorial – Bolivar, Missouri

Citizens Memorial Hospital (CMH) is recruiting a Nursing Support Registered Nurse (RN) to care for patients in the hospital! CMH is made up of 34 primary and specialty clinics, 6 Long-Term Care facilities and 1 residential care facility. Offering acute care, emergency services, ambulatory care, pharmacies, walk-in clinics, surgeries, addiction recovery, therapies and more, CMH has its community covered!

About the area: Located in the heart of the Ozarks, our main campus in Bolivar has a hometown feel and affordable housing options of rentals or apartments. Enjoy a movie, a round of golf or a college game with family or friends and grab a coffee or meal from an array of shops and restaurants! Springfield is only 40 minutes away with Battlefield Mall, Big Shots golf, Wonders of Wildlife, Urban Air and many other family attractions and restaurants to visit. Only an hour away is Branson, which includes many shows to see, Silver Dollar City and shopping.

About the department: Our float pool supplements staffing throughout the hospital based on need. Nurses who work in the Citizens Memorial Float Pool will be trained to float and support in a variety of areas, including: Medical Surgical, Progressive Care Unit, PCU, Geriatric Psych, The Birth Place, Emergency Department, and ASC- pre/post op recovery.

Position Summary: The Staff Support Nurse serves as a flexible clinical resource across all nursing departments, providing direct patient care support, task assistance, and operational relief as needed. This role does not carry a primary patient assignment but functions to enhance workflow efficiency, support bedside staff, and ensure safe, timely patient care delivery throughout the facility.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide hands-on clinical support across multiple departments, including ICU, Med-Surg, Emergency Department, and procedural areas as assigned
• Assist with patient care tasks such as admissions, discharges, transfers, and patient throughout
• Support bedside nurses with high-acuity or time-sensitive interventions
• Perform delegated nursing tasks including medication administration, IV starts, blood draws, and procedures within scope of practice
• Assist with patient transport and coordination of care between departments
• Serve as an extra resource during high census, staffing shortages, or critical events
• Maintain situational awareness across units to proactively identify areas of need
• Support infection prevention, patient safety, and quality initiatives
• Assist with stocking, equipment readiness, and supply management as needed
• Provide mentorship and support to less experienced staff when appropriate

Job Requirements:

• Education: Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice (Missouri if applicable)
• Experience: Minimum of 2–3 years of acute care nursing experience preferred
• Critical care or emergency experience strongly preferred
• Current BLS certification required
• ACLS required (or obtained within a specified timeframe)
• PALS preferred (based on facility needs)
• Skills & Competencies:
• Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking skills
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing environments and priorities
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• High level of organization and time management
• Ability to function independently with minimal supervision
• Proficiency in a wide range of clinical skills across multiple specialties

The position is: PRN, evenings

Benefits include:

• Competitive wages
• Annual merit increases
• No cost health insurance option for employee
• Full suite of insurance benefits available for employee and family
• Early access to pay with on-demand PayActiv Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid time off
• Increased Company Matched Retirement Plan
• Company paid long term disability plan

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For more information about this opportunity, please contact Cynthia McDaniel at 417-328-6793 or by email at cynthia.mcdaniel@citizensmemorial.com.