University of Missouri Health Care

Circulating nurse UH operating room

Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Missouri RN license or multi-state RN license required.
  • Minimum of 1 year of RN experience necessary.
  • Strong assessment skills and care planning experience preferred.
  • Ability to implement effective nursing interventions during all surgical phases.
  • Experience working in a team-oriented healthcare environment is beneficial.

Responsibilities

  • Provide direct nursing care to assigned patients.
  • Plan and conduct education for patients, families, and healthcare team members.
  • Accurately report patient observations to healthcare team members.
  • Maintain hospital nursing standards and implement departmental policies.
  • Engage in quality improvement initiatives and in-services.
  • Participate in nursing research activities as needed.
  • Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to enhance patient satisfaction.

Benefits

  • Health, vision, and dental insurance coverage starting from day one.
  • Generous paid leave including ten holidays and paid time off.
  • Multiple retirement options with 100% matching up to 8% and full vesting in three years.
  • Tuition assistance for employees and their immediate family members.
  • Discounts available on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels, and more.
Full Job Description
Shift: Monday - Friday, Three 12 hour shifts 6:30am to 7pm

Work Arrangement: On-Site
Department: Operating Room

Facility: University Hospital - 1 Hospital Drive, Columbia, MO

Compensation:
Base Pay Range: $34.46 to $51.02 per hour, based on experience
Choose Between Sign-On Bonus -OR- Retention Rewards (UH OR ONLY)
  • Sign-On Bonus: $20,000
  • Retention Rewards: Up to $15,000
    • Relocation Support: Additional $5,000 if moving from over 50 miles away
    • Retention Reward (Option 1): $2,000 per year for up to 5 years, totaling $10,000
  • Student Loan Repayment (Option 2): $2,000 per year for student loans, up to 5 years, totaling $10,000
  • Note: Details will be provided during the HR interview. Policy language is available upon request.


ABOUT THE JOB

MU Healthcare is looking for a dedicated and compassionate Nurse, OR/Recovery to join our esteemed surgical team. We seek an individual with a passion for patient-centered care and a commitment to excellence in every surgical phase. The ideal candidate will possess strong assessment skills, adeptness in care planning, and the ability to implement effective interventions before, during, and after surgery. At MU Healthcare, we value teamwork, empathy, and clinical expertise, ensuring our patients receive the highest quality care in a supportive environment. If you're ready to make a profound impact in surgical nursing and advance your career with a leading healthcare provider, apply now to join our dynamic team.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
• Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one
• Generous paid leave and paid time off, including ten 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
  • Provide direct care by assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care to an assigned group of patients.
  • Plan, direct, and/or participate in the education of the patient, family, community, and health professionals.
  • Report pertinent observations and reactions regarding patients to the appropriate person (i.e. physicians, head nurse, charge nurse, and/or nursing supervisor) and record those observations accurately and concisely.
  • Maintain the standards of nursing care and implement the policies and procedures of the hospital and assigned nursing department.
  • Participate in meetings, in-services, and quality and performance improvement groups.
  • Participate in nursing research.
  • Provide quality care to patients and work with a 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 RN experience.


PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Participation in a professional nursing organization.
• 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.

About University of Missouri Health Care

The University of Missouri Health Care is a healthcare system affiliated with the University of Missouri. The system includes several hospitals and clinics, as well as a medical school and research facilities. The system is based in Columbia, Missouri, and serves patients throughout the state. The University of Missouri Health Care is known for its expertise in a variety of medical specialties, including cancer care, cardiology, and neurology. The system is committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care and to advancing medical knowledge through research and education. The University of Missouri Health Care has been recognized for its excellence in healthcare and has been ranked among the top hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.
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