RN: ORTHO FULL TIME DAYS

Shift:Three 12 Hr Shifts/Week, Days (7A-7:30P) with rotating weekends and holidays

Department: Missouri Orthopaedic Institute Inpatient

Salary Range: $34.46 - $51.02, based on experience plus shift differentials- $4/nights, $3/weekends, compounding

For a limited time, sign-on bonuses of $20,000 will be available to eligible candidates for this position on a first-come, first-serve basis. Bonuses will be paid after successful candidates complete all pre-employment verifications and start in their new roles. *All MU employees are encouraged to review theSign-On Incentive Program Policyfor eligibility consideration.*

ABOUT THE JOB

This position is responsible for delivering exceptional nursing care to patients by utilizing strong organizational and leadership skills to assess patient status, implement clinical nursing interventions to modify symptoms, and develop and implement 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 state law.

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 benefitshere.

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 regards to action and side effects. Reports pertinent information to appropriate individual. Educates patients and significant others about their medications.

Demonstrates the ability to evaluate 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 adhere 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.

One (1) year of acute care and/or operating room RN experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department