University of Missouri Health Care
Location
Columbia, Missouri
Salary
$23 - $36 / HOUR
Provide compassionate nursing care to medical and surgical patients with behavioral needs in an integrated medicine unit. Responsibilities include monitoring vital signs, recording medical histories, and collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team to ensure patient safety and satisfaction.
Must hold a valid Missouri Board of Nursing LPN or Nurse Licensure Compact multi-state LPN license. LPN IV Therapy board certification is required.
DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION Interview patients to record their medical history. Measure and record patient vital signs, such as height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration.
Prepare patients for examinations, tests, or treatments and explain procedures.
Observe, chart, monitor, and report changes in patient conditions including reactions to medications and treatments. Verify that patient charts are updated promptly and accurately.
Under the direction and plan of an RN, manage patient care according to patient needs. Provide quality care to patients and work with the multi-disciplinary team to ensure the highest patient satisfaction.
Follow all safety, security, and infection control, policies and procedures. Perform all tasks to ensure the safety of self, patient, and co-workers.
Maintain the standards of nursing care and departmental criteria to ensure they are aligned with the MU Health Care Mission and Goals.
Participate in meetings, in-services, and quality and performance improvement groups.
Perform patient care duties and procedures following department policy, established protocol and standard of care, or directed by primary RN or Charge Nurse.
May complete unit/department-specific duties as outlined in department documents. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Missouri Board of Nursing LPN or Nurse Licensure Compact multi-state LPN. When primary state of residency changes, compact state LPNs must apply under new state of residency within thirty (30) days.
LPN IV Therapy board certification.
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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