Active Missouri RN license or Nurse Licensure Compact multi-state RN
Minimum of 1 year of RN experience
Ability to assess and address diverse patient needs
Knowledge of medication actions and side effects
Experience in multi-disciplinary team collaboration
Responsibilities
Assess patient conditions and nursing needs to set goals
Promptly intervene and reassess patient pain using appropriate tools
Educate patients and families about medications
Evaluate effectiveness of nursing interventions
Maintain nursing care standards and hospital policies
Report and document patient observations accurately
Provide quality care and ensure patient satisfaction
Benefits
On-site work arrangement in a dynamic healthcare environment
Opportunity to work in a specialized Acute Surgical Care Unit
Participation in quality and performance improvement initiatives
Engagement in ongoing professional development through meetings and in-services
Supportive team environment with multi-disciplinary collaboration
Full Job Description
Shift: Nights with every other weekend rotation (1900 - 0730)
Work Arrangement: On-Site Department: Acute Surgical Care Unit
Facility: University Hospital - 1 Hospital Drive, Columbia, MO Compensation: • Base Pay Range: $34.46 - $51.02 per hour, based on experience • Shift Differentials: Additional $4.00 per hour for Night shift & $3.00 per hour for Weekend shift
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 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 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.
