PRN Registered Nurse (RN) - Jackson Rd. Urgent Care - Boonville, MO

MU Health Care; Boonville (MO); On-site; USD 38,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

MU Health Care's Jackson Rd. Urgent Care in Boonville, MO seeks a compassionate RN for a 7-day, 12-hour shift environment. You will perform essential triage, patient assessments and collaborate with physicians to provide timely nursing actions.

The role emphasizes advocacy, patient education and involvement in life-saving procedures, with base pay of $33.75/hour and weekend differential of $3.00/hour; on-site, 12-hour shifts, at least one every three weeks.

Qualifications

• Missouri Board of Nursing RN or Nurse Licensure Compact multi-state RN eligibility.
• Candidate must meet state licensure requirements for Missouri.

Responsibilities

• Initial assessment and triage of patients at urgent care.
• Monitor patient's physiological status and alert physician of changes.
• Prepare patients and equipment for procedures.
• Provide nursing care according to standards.
• Assist physician during procedures.
• Administer IV and oral medications; start IV therapy as indicated.
• Advocate for patients and educate families about illness and care plan.
• Participate in life-saving measures and assist in EMS transfers.
• May perform unit/department duties per department documents.

Education

Missouri Board of Nursing RN or Nurse Licensure Compact multi-state RN

Job description

Shift

PRN. Must work at least one 12-hour shift every three weeks. Clinic is open 7 days per week, 8:00am-7:30pm

Work Arrangement

On-site

Department

Jackson Rd. Urgent Care

Facility

Jackson Rd. Urgent Care - 516 Jackson Road, Boonville, MO 65233

Compensation

• Base Pay: $33.75 per hour, flat rate
• Shift Differentials: Additional $3.00 per hour for weekend shift

ABOUT THE JOB

MU Health Care is seeking a compassionate RN to join our Urgent Care team. In this role, you'll provide essential nursing services in a 7-day, 12-hour shift environment. We're looking for a candidate with a strong commitment to patient care, adept at assessing conditions, prioritizing needs, and prescribing effective nursing actions. As a valued member of our Urgent Care team, you'll play a crucial role in patient assessments, triage, and collaborative procedures with physicians. Your dedication to advocacy, patient education, and participation in life-saving measures will contribute significantly to the care continuum. If you're ready to make a positive impact on patient lives in a supportive healthcare environment.

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.

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DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION

• Initial assessment and triage of patients who present to Mizzou Urgent Care
• Monitor physiological conditions of patients and give timely notification to physician regarding changes in patient status.
• Prepare patients and equipment/supplies for procedures.
• Provide nursing care to patients according to departmental and critical care nursing standards.
• Assists physician during procedures.
• Administer intravenous and oral medications to patients. Initiates intravenous therapy as indicated, utilizing aseptic technique with appropriate IV catheter and fluid. Ensures that medication is labeled appropriately.
• Advocate for the patient at all stages of the care continuum.
• Educate patients and families about the patient's illness, their care, and treatment plan.
• Participate in life-saving measures and aid in transfer of patients via EMS.
• 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• One (1) year of nursing experience in acute care, urgent care, or emergency room setting.
• 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.