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RN - STAFF NURSE INPATIENT UNITS

jefferson city, MO

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About this opportunity

MU Health Care lists this RN - STAFF NURSE INPATIENT UNITS opportunity in jefferson city, Missouri. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

Shift :All shifts (openings will vary by unit)

Department : All in-patient units in Columbia and Jefferson City (openings will vary by unit)

Compensation :

* Base Pay Range - Columbia: $34.46 - $51.02 per hour/per year, based on experience

* Base Pay Range - Jefferson City: $32.82 - $48.27 per hour/per year, based on experience

* Shift Differentials: Additional $4.00 per hour for night shift, additional $3.00 per hour for weekend shift OR additional $8.00 per hour for weekend program shift (if available)

* Sign-On Bonus: Up to $25,000

o Note: Details will be provided during the HR interview. Policy language is available upon request.

COLUMBIA (Openings and shifts will vary in each unit): Adult Overflow / Medical Bridge

Cardiovascular

Cardiac ICU

Emergency

Endoscopy/Procedures

Family Medicine (geriatric)

Float Pool

Integrated Medicine (dual diagnosis of Med Surg and Behavioral Health)

Maternal Newborn / Labor & Delivery - no openings

Medical ICU

Medical Specialty / Adult Medical

Neonatal ICU

Neuroscience

Neuroscience ICU

NICU

Observation

Oncology

Operating Room/PACU/Pre-op

Ortho

Pediatric

Pediatric ICU

Progressive Care

Psych

Surgical ICU

Surgical Specialty

JEFFERSON CITY (Openings and shifts will vary in each unit):

Cardiovascular Lab

Endoscopy

Emergency/Emergency Observation

Float Pool

Labor & Delivery and OB Triage

ICU

Maternal Newborn and Well Baby

Med Surg

Operating Room/Pre-op/Recovery

Progressive Care

Rehabilitation

ABOUT THE JOB

MU Health Care is looking for a compassionate and dedicated individual to join our nursing team. As a member of our team, you will play a vital role in assessing and meeting thevariedneeds of our patients. Your ability to connect on a personal level and understand the unique physical, emotional, and rehabilitative requirements of each patient will be crucial. We value your expertise in pain management, using innovative assessment tools and promptly addressing patients' self-reported symptoms. Your proficiency in medication management, coupled with your commitment to educating patients and their families, will empower them to take charge of their health journey. By evaluating the outcomes of your nursing interventions, you'll contribute to a culture of continuous improvement. Upholding our hospital's standards and policies, your unwavering dedication will ensure exceptional care delivery. Through effective communication with various stakeholders, including physicians and nursing supervisors, your observations will drive the finest patient-centered care. Join us to provide exceptional, holistic care as part of our collaborative, multi-disciplinary team, and let's shape the future of healthcare together.

ABOUT MU HEALTH CARE

At MU Health Care, we have an inspired, hard-working and collaborative environment driven by our mission to save and improve lives. We believe anything is possible and rally around solutions. We celebrate innovation and offer opportunities to be a part of something bigger - to have a voice and role in the work that is serving our community and changing the field of medicine.

Our academic health system - the only in mid-Missouri - is home to multiple hospitals, including the region's only Level 1 Trauma Center and region's only Children's Hospital as well as over 90 specialty clinics. Here, you can define your career among our many clinical and nonclinical positions - with growth, opportunity and support every step of the way.

Learn more about MU Health Care.

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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

* Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one

* Generous paid leave and paid time off, including nine holidays

* Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8%and full vesting in three years

* Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)

* Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more

* See a comprehensive list of benefits here .

DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION

Assesses the patient's condition and nursing needs, sets goals, and prescribes appropriate nursing actions to meet those goals and the physical, psychological, social, and rehabilitative patient needs, including discharge planning.

Assesses, intervenes, and reassesses the patient's self-report and symptoms of pain promptly. Utilizes an appropriate tool for assessment and reassessment (0-10 numerical scale, FACES, or the FLACC.)

Demonstrates an understanding of medications regarding action and side effects. Reports pertinent information to the appropriate individual. Educates patients and significant others about their medications.

Demonstrates the ability to evaluate the effectiveness of nursing interventions in accomplishing goals and intended patient care outcomes.

Maintain the standards of nursing care and implement the policies and procedures of the hospital and assigned nursing unit.

Participates in meetings, in-services, and quality and performance improvement groups. Understands the attendance and punctuality guidelines, and adherence to the dress code.

Reports pertinent observations and reactions regarding patients to the appropriate person and records those observations accurately and concisely.

Provides quality patient care and works with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure the highest patient satisfaction.

May complete unit/department-specific duties as outlined in department documents.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Missouri Board of Nursing RN or Nurse Licensure Compact multi-state RN. When primary state of residency changes, compact state RNs must apply under new state of residency within thirty (30) days.

One (1) year of acute care and/or operating room RN experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. This position is very active and requires ambulating, reaching, and moving objects weighing up to and over 20 lbs.

This role also routinely comes into contact with patients who may have contagious illnesses. This position is in a health care facility open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Rotating shifts as well as holiday and work during inclement weather will be required.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Worksite address

jefferson city, MO, 65109, US

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