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MU Health Care

RN: Family Medicine - Nights

MU Health Care, Columbia, Missouri, United States

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t

:

3 12-hour night shifts (1900 - 0730) with every other weekend rotation

Department

:

Family Medicine

Compensation

:

Base Pay Range

:

$

34.46

- $

51.02

per hour/per year, based on experience

Shift Differentials:

Additional

$

3

.

00

per hour for

weekend rotation

Sign-On Bonus:

$

25,000

Note

:

Details

will be provided during the HR interview. Policy language is available upon request.

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 the varied needs 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.

Learn more about living in

mid-Missouri

.

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 needs of the patient, including discharge planning.

Assesses, intervenes, and reassesses the patient's self-report/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 with regards to action and

side effects. Reports pertinent information to

appropriate individual

. Educates patients and significant others about their medications.

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

implements

the policies and procedures of the hospital and assigned nursing unit.

Participates in meetings, in-services, and quality and performance improvement groups. Full understanding of the attendance and punctuality

guidelines, and

adhere

to the dress code.

Reports pertinent observations and reactions

regarding

patients to the

appropriate person

(

i.e.

physicians, head nurse, charge nurse, and/or nursing supervisor) and records those observations accurately and concisely.

Provides quality care to patients and

work

with multi-disciplinary

team

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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