University of Missouri Health Care

Registered Nurse (RN) - Obstetrics Unit - Level 2 Special Care - FT Nights

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

Qualifications

  • Current Missouri RN or compact multi-state RN license required
  • Minimum of 1 year of RN experience in a clinical setting
  • Understanding of medication action and side effects
  • Ability to evaluate nursing interventions effectively
  • Familiarity with pain assessment tools (0-10 scale, FACES, FLACC)
  • Experience in discharge planning and patient education

Responsibilities

  • Assess and identify patient needs and set appropriate nursing goals
  • Promptly address and reassess patient pain using validated tools
  • Educate patients and families regarding medications and their effects
  • Evaluate nursing interventions to ensure patient care goals are met
  • Maintain nursing care standards and implement hospital policies
  • Accurately report patient observations to healthcare team members
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient satisfaction

Benefits

  • Flexible scheduling with three 12-hour shifts per week
  • Opportunity for generous shift differentials on evenings and weekends
  • Engagement in quality improvement initiatives
  • Support for ongoing education through in-services and meetings
  • Active patient care in a diverse and dynamic environment
Full Job Description
Shift: Days, 3x12 hour shifts per week

Work Arrangement: On-Site
Department: Obstetrics / Unit

Facility: Capital Region Medical Center, 1125 Madison St, Jefferson City, MO
Compensation:
Base Pay Range: $32.82 - $48.27/hour, based on experience
Shift Differentials: Additional $2.75/hour for evenings, $4.00/hour for nights, $3.00/hour for weekend shifts

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 regard to 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 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 adherence 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 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 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.

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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