University of Missouri Health Care
Location
Jefferson City, Missouri
Salary
$33 - $48 / HOUR
The Registered Nurse will assess patient conditions and needs, setting goals and prescribing nursing actions to meet physical, psychological, social, and rehabilitative requirements, including discharge planning. Responsibilities also involve promptly assessing and intervening for patient pain, managing medications, educating patients and families, and evaluating the effectiveness of nursing interventions.
Candidates must possess a Missouri Board of Nursing RN license or a Nurse Licensure Compact multi-state RN license, along with a minimum of one year of RN experience. The role requires physical activity, including ambulating and moving objects over 20 lbs, and involves rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays.
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 RN experience.
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.
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