RN: MEDICAL SPECIALTY / MED SURG

Shift: Weekend days 0700-1930

Department: Medical Specialty (Med Surg)

Compensation:

Base Pay Range: $34.46 - $51.02 per hour/per year, based on experience

Shift Differentials: Additional $8.00 per hour for weekend program shift

Sign-On Bonus: $25,000

oNote: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. 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 a growing academic health system in mid-Missouri comprised of multiple hospitals including the regions only Level 1 Trauma Center and regions only Childrens Hospital and over 90 specialty clinics located throughout the region.

As an MU Health Care employee, youll be part of an exceptional team committed to our mission of saving and improving lives. Our core values of inclusion, respect, service, discovery, responsibility and excellence foster a collaborative work environment where you can grow your career.

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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one

Generous paid leave and paid time off, including nine 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 patient needs, including discharge planning.

Assesses, intervenes, and reassesses the patient's self-report and 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 regarding 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 implement the policies and procedures of the hospital and assigned nursing unit.

Participates in meetings, in-services, and quality and performance improvement groups. Understands the attendance and punctuality guidelines, and adherence to the dress code.

Reports pertinent observations and reactions regarding patients to the appropriate person and records those observations accurately and concisely.

Provides quality patient care 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 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 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.