Assess patient conditions and implement nursing actions to meet physical, psychological, and rehabilitative needs. Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to provide quality care and educate patients on medications.
Requirements summary
Must hold a valid Missouri Board of Nursing RN license or a Nurse Licensure Compact multi-state RN license. Ability to perform physically active tasks, including moving objects over 20 lbs, is required.
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We are looking for candidates who can assess patient conditions with precision, set and achieve meaningful goals, and provide holistic care that addresses the physical, psychological, social, and rehabilitative needs of our patients.
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DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION Assess 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.
Assess, intervene, and reassess the patient's self-report/symptoms of pain promptly.
Utilize an appropriate tool for assessment and reassessment (0-10 numerical scale, FACES, or the FLACC.) Demonstrate an understanding of medications with regards to action and side effects.
Reports pertinent information to the appropriate individual.
Preferred Qualifications
Participation in a professional nursing organization. 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.
Equal Employment Opportunity The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Educates patients and significant others about their medications.
Demonstrate 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 department.
Participate in meetings, in-services, and quality and performance improvement groups.
Report 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.
Provide 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.
