Nurse PACU Phase 2 University Hospital

University of Missouri Health Care; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 72,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision and dental insurance on

Paid leave and holidays

Multiple retirement options with 8%+

Tuition assistance for employees

Discounts on cell phones, rental cars,

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Job summary

MU Healthcare is seeking a dedicated Nurse, OR/Recovery to join our surgical team in Columbia, Missouri. The role emphasizes patient-centered care, strong assessment skills, care planning, and implementing effective interventions before, during, and after surgery. You will work on a Monday–Friday schedule with three 12-hour shifts, on-site, in a high‑performing PACU. Licensing in Missouri or multi-state RN is required.

Qualifications

• Missouri Board of Nursing RN or Nurse Licensure Compact multi-state RN.
• One year of RN experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care by assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care for assigned patients.
• Plan, direct, and/or participate in patient, family, and health professional education.
• Report pertinent observations to physicians, head nurse, charge nurse, or nursing supervisor.
• Maintain nursing standards and hospital policies within the assigned department.
• Participate in meetings, in-services, and quality/performance improvement activities.
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to achieve high patient satisfaction.

Skills

Assessment skills

Care planning

Interventions

Job description

Location Columbia, Missouri, United States, 65201 Category Nursing and Nursing Support Job Id 26003477 Job Type Full-time Day Job

Shift: Monday - Friday, Three 12 hour shifts 8am to 8:30pm. One year Med Surg required.

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

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

Compensation:

• Base Pay Range: $34.46 to $51.02 per hour, based on experience

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,

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.

Our academic health system - the only in mid-Missouri - is home to seven hospitals, including the region’s only Level 1 Trauma Center and region’s only Children’s Hospital, as well as over 90 specialty clinics. Here you can define your career among our many clinical and nonclinical positions - with growth, opportunity and support every step of the way.

• 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.
• 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.

Location Columbia, Missouri, United States, 65201

Location Columbia, Missouri, United States, 65201

Location Columbia, Missouri, United States, 65201