Responsible for delivering exceptional nursing care in the Medical ICU by assessing patient status and implementing clinical interventions. The role involves developing patient care plans and collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes.
Requirements summary
Requires a valid Missouri Board of Nursing RN license or a Nurse Licensure Compact multi-state RN license. Candidates must have at least two years of experience in acute care or operating room nursing.
professional certificateMedication AdministrationPatient AssessmentCare Plan DevelopmentPatient EducationQuality ImprovementPain ManagementAcute CareDischarge PlanningICU NursingClinical Nursing Interventions
Job description
Shift
Two 12 hour
Weekend
Night
Shifts per week (Sat &
Sun)
Department: Medical ICU
Salary Range
$34.46 - $51.02, based on experience + $4.00 shift differential for nights & $3.00 for weekends
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.
At MU Health Care we value both personal and professional development which is why we have implemented a Nursing Clinical Ladder Program, a yearly incentive program that rewards bedside nurses for their dedication.
We also provide Tuition assistance and nursing core courses to help nurses expand their careers into different units and roles as well as a Nursing Certification Award Program to help cover the costs of certification courses and testing.
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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 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.
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 in 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.
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k Matching
Hotel Discounts
Tuition Assistance
Retirement Options
Paid Leave
Cell Phone Plan Discounts
Rental Car Discounts
Gym Discounts
Nursing Certification Award Program
Nursing Clinical Ladder Program
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.
Two (2) years of acute care and/or operating room RN experience
