RN Inpatient- PICU- Full Time Weekender

ummc; Missouri; On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

UMMC is seeking an RN Inpatient- PICU for full-time weekend coverage. You will assess, develop, implement and evaluate nursing care for PICU patients and coordinate admissions within the unit.

Weekend shift hours are Friday 1900 through Monday 0700. Other shifts include Day 0700–1900 and Night 1900–0700. You will educate patients and families, maintain records, and collaborate with care teams to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Valid RN license.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating treatments and interventions for patients.
• Educates patients and possibly family on condition, diet, medications and adherence to treatment plans.
• Ensures patient safety.
• Coordinates referrals to other services within and outside of the unit.
• Maintains accurate patient records.
• Functions as a preceptor in accordance with UMMC guidelines.
• Reports patient issues or concerns to supervisor as appropriate.
• Serves on nursing councils or committees to improve patient care.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork / Collaboration

Education

RN license

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Job Requisition ID:

R00050785

Job Category:

Nursing

Organization:

Children's ICU-Group F

Location/s:

Main Campus Jackson

Job Title:

RN Inpatient- PICU- Full Time Weekender

Job Summary:

To assess, develop, implement and evaluate the nursing care and treatment for patients in an assigned clinical area. To coordinate the operations of a clinical area including patient scheduling, maintaining patient records and managing the patient admissions process. To counsel with patients and family members on treatment and conditions of patients. To act as liaison between case managers, home health nurses, utilization review, etc. To coordinate patient services and care. To perform job duties in accordance with the medical center's purpose.
a. Weekend shift hours are those worked Friday 1900 through Monday 0700
i. Day Shift Hours: 0700 – 1900
ii. Night Shift Hours: 1900 - 0700

Education & Experience

Certifications, Licenses or Registration Required: Valid RN license.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of clinical nursing care procedures and protocols. Verbal and written communication skills. Interpersonal skills. Knowledge and understanding of computer systems, tools and programs. Ability to work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating treatments and interventions for patients.
• Educates patients (and possibly family members)on topics such as the nature and status of a patient's condition, diet and associated side effects of medication/treatments and the importance of complying with medication schedules.
• Ensures the safety of patients.
• Coordinates referrals to other services within and outside of immediate area or unit.
• Maintains accurate patient records.
• Functions as a preceptor in accordance with UMMC guidelines.
• Reports patients issues or concerns to supervisor as appropriate.
• Serves on at least one nursing council, hospital, or medical center committee, task force, or project team to improve patient care or work area. Demonstrates core standards of exceptional customer service.
• The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time.

Physical and Environmental DemandsRequires occasional exposure to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and exposure to heat and cold, occasional handling or working with potentially dangerous equipment, occasional exposure to biohazardous conditions such as risk of radiation exposure, blood borne pathogens, fumes or airborne particles, and/or toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerations, occasional working hours significantly beyond regularly scheduled hours, occasional activities subject to significant volume changes of a seasonal/clinical nature, constant work produced subject to precise measures of quantity and quality, constant bending, frequent lifting and carrying more than 100 pounds, frequent climbing, frequent crawling, frequent crouching/stooping, occasional driving, occasional kneeling, constant pushing/pulling, occasional reaching, occasional sitting, constant standing, constant twisting, and constant walking. (occasional-up to 20%, frequent-from 21% to 50%, constant-51% or more)

Time Type:

Full time

FLSA Designation/Job Exempt:

No

Pay Class:

Hourly

FTE %:

100

Work Shift:

Day

Job Posting Date:

10/5/2026