Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg Unit - Full time Nights

University of Missouri Health Care; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 61,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision and dental insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition assistance

Retirement options

Employee discounts

Job summary

University of Missouri Health Care is recruiting a Registered Nurse for Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City, MO. You will assess patient status, develop care plans, and implement nursing interventions to achieve optimal outcomes.

The role requires Missouri RN licensure (compact accepted) and at least 1 year of RN experience. The position is on-site with rotating nights and weekends, offering robust benefits and professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Missouri Board of Nursing RN or Nurse Licensure Compact multi-state RN.
• One (1) year of RN experience.

Responsibilities

• Assesses the patient's condition and nursing needs, sets goals, and prescribes appropriate nursing actions to meet those goals and the patient's needs, including discharge planning.
• Assesses, intervenes, and reassesses the patient's pain using 0-10 scale, FACES, or FLACC.
• Demonstrates understanding of medications, appropriate actions, and educates patients and families.
• Evaluates effectiveness of nursing interventions toward goals and outcomes.
• Maintains nursing standards and follows hospital/unit policies and procedures.
• Participates in meetings, in-services, and quality/improvement groups.

Skills

RN skills

Clinical nursing

Patient assessment

Education

Missouri RN license or compact multi-state RN

1 year RN experience

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

Shift: Full Time Nights, 3x12 hour shifts per week, rotating weekends

Work Arrangement: On-Site

Department: Med Surg 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

About the Job

As a RN at MU Health Care, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients' lives every day. Your strong organizational and leadership skills will be put to use as you assess patient status, implement clinical nursing interventions and develop patient care plans to ensure the best possible outcomes. As a RN, you will provide compassionate care to those in need and ensure a safe and therapeutic environment.You will be surrounded by a team of dedicated healthcare professionals who share your commitment to excellence. This is an incredible opportunity to use your skills and expertise to make a real difference in the lives of others and to support our mission to save and improve lives.

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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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

• 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.