Charge RN- Neonatal ICU Nights

MU Health Care; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 56,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

MU Health Care is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse to join the Neonatal ICU (NICU) team. This on-site, full-time night shift (7p–7:30a) requires 3 twelve-hour shifts per week with rotating holidays in a 64-bed NICU that uses family-centered care and advanced neonatal technology.

The role emphasizes collaboration with neonatologists, nurses, pharmacists and other specialists to support neurodevelopment and family bonding while maintaining high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Missouri Board of Nursing RN license required (or Compact multi-state RN).
• At least 1 year of RN experience in a clinical setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical patient care within the scope of an RN, including assessment, goal setting and nursing actions to meet patient needs.
• Assess and reassess pain and symptoms using appropriate tools.
• Collaborates with neonatology, respiratory therapists, pharmacists and nutritionists to coordinate care.
• Leads daily huddles and serves as a resource for nursing staff.
• Coordinates admissions, transfers and discharges to ensure smooth patient flow.
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives and ensures infection control protocols.

Skills

Communication

Critical care

Team collaboration

Patient safety

Education

RN license (Missouri or compact)

Job description

Shift: Full Time Nights (7p-7:30a), 3 12s/Week, requires rotating holidays

Work Arrangement: On-site
Department: Neonatal ICU

Facility: Children's Hospital - 1021 Hitt St, Columbia, MO
Compensation:

• Base Pay Range: $34.46 - $51.02 per hour, based on experience
• Additional $3.00 per hour for core charge
• Additional $4.00 per hour for night shift

ABOUT THE JOB

MU Health Care is looking for a compassionate and dedicated individual who thrives in high-acuity environments and is passionate about caring for our most vulnerable patients: critically ill and premature newborns to join our nursing team in the Neonatal ICU (NICU). In our NICU, every second counts-and every action changes a life trajectory. It is a 64-bed unit with all private rooms. We utilize a family-centered care model where parents are treated as partners and use advanced technology and innovation, working with cutting-edge neonatal equipment including high-frequency ventilation, therapeutic hypothermia, and continuous neuromonitoring.

Other things you can expect:Holistic Development Focus:We don't just stabilize-we support long-term neurodevelopment and bonding.Interdisciplinary Collaboration:Partner daily with neonatologists, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, nutritionists, and developmental specialists.Growth Pathways:Structured NICU competency progression, certification support (RNC-NIC), and leadership opportunities.

ABOUT MU HEALTH CARE

MU Health Care is proud to be named one of Forbes' Best-in-State Employers seven years in a row, and that's largely a result of the incredible culture and team we've built. At MU Health Care, we have an inspired, hard-working and collaborative environment driven by our mission to save and improve lives. Here, 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.

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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

• Provides clinical patient care within the scope of a Registered Nurse, including assessment of condition, goal setting, and nursing actions to meet the physical, psychological, social, and rehabilitative needs of the patient
• Assesses, intervenes, and reassesses the patient's self-report and symptoms of pain promptly, utilizing an appropriate tool for assessment and reassessment.
• Demonstrates an understanding of medications' actions and side effects. Reports pertinent information to the appropriate individual. Educates patients and their chosen support person(s) about medications.
• Demonstrates the ability to evaluate the effectiveness of nursing interventions in accomplishing goals and intended patient care outcomes.
• Maintains the standards of nursing care and implements policies and procedures of MU Health Care and assigned nursing unit.
• Reports pertinent observations and reactions regarding patients to the appropriate person (i.e. resident physician, ancillary support teams) and records those observations accurately and concisely.
• Ensures smooth patient flow and efficient bed management within the unit.
• Coordinates admissions, transfers, and discharges of patients as needed.
• Communicates effectively with healthcare providers and other departments during emergencies.
• Facilitates effective communication between nursing staff, interdisciplinary team members, patients, and families.
• Collaborates with other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care plans and achieve optimal patient outcomes.
• Provides clinical guidance, support, and performance feedback to nursing staff.
• Serves as a resource for nursing staff regarding clinical issues and patient-care decisions.
• Addresses and resolves patient care concerns and complaints promptly, escalating to the clinical manager or Office of Patient Experience as appropriate.
• Conducts assigned audits of patient charts and documentation, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives and unit-based quality improvement activities.
• Audits adherence to infection control protocols and patient safety guidelines.
• Participates in unit meetings, committees, and projects contributing to unit goals and initiatives.
• Serves as a clinical and behavioral patient needs resource for educating staff, clinicians, and ancillary team members.
• Responds to clinical and behavioral escalations as a resource and leader for responders.
• Acts as primary operational leader in emergent situations in the emergency department or external to the emergency department in coordination with the House Manager and AOD; situations may include mass casualty incidents, emergency decontamination events, emergency lockdowns, etc.
• Coordinates daily staffing assignments based on daily volumes, throughput, and patient acuities. Adjust staffing levels throughout the shift to maintain safe patient care standards.
• Leads daily huddles with frontline staff members. Ensures visibility and support by rounding throughout all the assigned pods.
• Serves as shift liaison between leaders external to the Emergency Department, such as House Managers, MOI, MUPC, external agencies (ambulance service, law enforcement), and ancillary support departments (lab, radiology, etc) to ensure smooth departmental operations.
• 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 routinececomes 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.