University of Missouri Health Care·Jefferson City, Missouri
The RN assesses patient conditions, implements clinical interventions, and develops care plans to ensure optimal outcomes in the Obstetrics Unit. They are responsible for maintaining nursing standards, educating patients, and collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams.
ABOUT THE JOB As a RN at MU Health Care, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients' lives every day.
Your strong organizational and leadership skills will be put to use as you assess patient status, implement clinical nursing interventions and develop patient care plans to ensure the best possible outcomes.
As a RN, you will provide compassionate care to those in need and ensure a safe and therapeutic environment.
You will be surrounded by a team of dedicated healthcare professionals who share your commitment to excellence.
This is an incredible opportunity to use your skills and expertise to make a real difference in the lives of others and to support our mission to save and improve lives.
ABOUT MU HEALTH CARE MU Health Care is proud to be named one of Forbes’ Best-in-State Employers seven years in a row, and that’s largely a result of the incredible culture and team we’ve built.
At MU Health Care, we have an inspired, hard-working and collaborative environment driven by our mission to save and improve lives.
Here, we believe anything is possible and rally around solutions.
We celebrate innovation and offer opportunities to be a part of something bigger — to have a voice and role in the work that is serving our community and changing the field of medicine.
Our academic health system — the only in mid-Missouri — is home to seven hospitals, including the region’s only Level 1 Trauma Center and region’s only Children’s Hospital, as well as over 90 specialty clinics.
Here you can define your career among our many clinical and nonclinical positions — with growth, opportunity and support every step of the way.
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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS · Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one · Generous paid leave and paid time off, including ten 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 regard to 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 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 adherence 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 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.
Candidates must hold a valid Missouri Board of Nursing RN license or a Nurse Licensure Compact multi-state RN license. A minimum of one year of RN experience is required.
Market context
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