University of Missouri Health Care

NURSE, OR/RECOVERY UH Phase II

Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Current Missouri RN license or Nurse Licensure Compact multi-state RN license.
  • At least 1 year of registered nursing experience in a Med/Surg setting.
  • Familiarity with nursing care standards and hospital policies.
  • Ability to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
  • Skilled in reporting and documenting patient observations accurately.

Responsibilities

  • Provide direct patient care and manage an assigned patient group.
  • Educate patients, families, and health professionals about care plans.
  • Report and document patient observations to appropriate team members.
  • Maintain hospital nursing standards and procedures.
  • Participate in quality improvement efforts and nursing research.
  • Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to enhance patient satisfaction.
  • Undertake specific departmental duties as outlined by department guidelines.

Benefits

  • On-site workplace at a reputable University Hospital.
  • Opportunities for professional education and development.
  • Engagement in quality and performance improvement initiatives.
  • Collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team for comprehensive patient care.
Full Job Description
Shift:Monday - Friday 3x12 hour shifts, 9a to 9:30pm (must have 1 or more years Med/Surg experience)

Work Arrangement: On-Site
Department: Post Anesthesia Care Unit

Facility: University Hospital - 1 Hospital Drive, Columbia, MO
Compensation:
Base Pay Range: $34.46 to $51.02 per hour, based on experience

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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