Registered Nurse Weekend Program (RNWP) - Progressive Care Unit - Full time Weekend Days

MU Health Care; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 68,338 - 100,402; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Retention rewards

Relocation support

Health insurance

Tuition assistance

Job summary

MU Health Care in Jefferson City, MO, is seeking a full-time RN for the Progressive Care Unit. The role involves 3x12 hour weekend shifts, on-site responsibilities, and a strong focus on patient-centered care. Competitive compensation includes base pay with weekend differentials, sign-on bonus, and retention rewards.

Join a mission-driven team dedicated to saving and improving lives, with extensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth within a major academic health system.

Qualifications

• Must hold MO RN license or multi-state RN licensure.
• At least 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 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.
• Maintains 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. Understands attendance, punctuality guidelines, and dress code adherence.
• Reports pertinent observations and reactions regarding patients to the appropriate person 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.

Skills

RN

Patient care

Nursing assessment

Leadership

Education

Missouri RN license

Job description

Overview

Shift: Full time, Weekend Days, 3x12 hour shifts per week

Work Arrangement: On-Site

Department: Progressive Care 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 $8.00/hour for weekend shifts
• Choose Between Sign-On Bonus -OR- Retention Rewards
• Sign-On Bonus: $20,000
• Retention Rewards: Up to $15,000
• Relocation Support: Additional $5,000 if moving from over 50 miles away
• Retention Reward (Option 1): $2,000 per year for up to 5 years, totaling $10,000
• Student Loan Repayment (Option 2): $2,000 per year toward student loans, up to 5 years, totaling $10,000
• Note: Details will be provided during the HR interview. Policy language is available upon request.

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. 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 opportunity to use your skills and expertise to make a real difference and 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. We have an inspired, hard-working and collaborative environment driven by our mission to save and improve lives. We believe anything is possible and rally around solutions. We celebrate innovation and offer opportunities to be part of something bigger.

Our academic health system is home to seven hospitals, including the region's only Level 1 Trauma Center and Children’s Hospital, as well as over 90 specialty clinics. Here you can define your career across clinical and nonclinical positions with growth and support.

Learn more about MU Health Care.

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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.
• Maintains 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. Understands attendance, punctuality guidelines, and dress code adherence.
• Reports pertinent observations and reactions regarding patients to the appropriate person 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, holidays, and work during inclement weather will be required.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.