RN: MEDICAL ICU - WEEKEND DAYS (Sat & Sun only)

MU Health Care; Asheville (MO, NC); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated nursing professionals to join their Medical ICU team. In this role, you will deliver exceptional patient care, utilizing strong organizational and leadership skills. You'll be responsible for assessing patient status, implementing clinical interventions, and developing care plans to enhance patient outcomes. The organization values personal and professional development, offering a Nursing Clinical Ladder Program and tuition assistance. Join a collaborative environment where your contributions can make a significant impact on patient lives and the community.

Benefits

Health, vision, and dental insurance

Generous paid leave and paid time off

Tuition assistance for employees and family

Discounts on cell phone plans and gyms

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and leadership skills to assess patient status.
• Ability to implement clinical nursing interventions and modify symptoms.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional nursing care to patients in a Medical ICU.
• Assess patient's condition and nursing needs, set goals, and prescribe actions.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Leadership Skills

Patient Care Planning

Medication Administration

Pain Assessment

Education

Registered Nurse License

Two years of acute care experience

Job description

Shift: Two 12 hour Weekend Day Shifts per week (Sat & Sun)
Department: Medical ICU

Salary Range: $34.46 - $51.02, based on experience

ABOUT THE JOB

This position is responsible for delivering exceptional nursing care to patients by utilizing strong organizational andleadership skills to assess patient status, implement clinical nursing interventions to modify symptoms, and develop andimplement patient care plans to enhance and improve outcomes and ensure a safe and therapeutic environment.

This position may be required to access and administer medications within their scope of practice and according to statelaw.

At MU Health Care we value both personal and professional development which is why we have implemented a Nursing Clinical Ladder Program, a yearly incentive program that rewards bedside nurses for their dedication.We also provide Tuition assistance and nursing core courses to help nurses expand their careers into different units and roles as well as a Nursing Certification Award Program to help cover the costs of certification courses and testing.

ABOUT MU HEALTH CARE

At MU Health Care, 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 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 multiple 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.

Learn more about MU Health Care.

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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

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  Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one

  
  

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  Generous paid leave and paid time off, including nine holidays

  
  

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  Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8%and full vesting in three years

  
  

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  Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)

  
  

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  Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more

  
  

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  See a comprehensive list of benefitshere.

  
  

DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION

Assesses the patient's condition and nursing needs, sets goals, and prescribes appropriate nursing actions to meet thosegoals 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 regards to action and side effects. Reports pertinent information toappropriate individual. Educates patients and significant others about their medications.

Demonstrates the ability to evaluate effectiveness of nursing interventions in accomplishing goals and intended patientcare outcomes.

Maintain the standards of nursing care and implements the policies and procedures of the hospital and assigned nursingunit.

Participates in meetings, in-services, and quality and performance improvement groups. Full understanding of theattendance and punctuality guidelines, andadhere 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 work with 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.

Two (2) years of acute care and/or operating room 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 reasonableaccommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. This position is veryactive and requires ambulating, reaching, and moving objects weighing up to and over 20 lbs.This role also routinely comes in contact with patients who may have contagious illnesses.

This position is in a healthcare 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.