University of Missouri Health Care·Columbia, Missouri
Perform initial assessment and triage for patients in an urgent care setting while monitoring physiological conditions. Provide nursing care, administer medications, and assist physicians during medical procedures.
ABOUT THE JOB MU Health Care is seeking a compassionate RN to join our Urgent Care team.
In this role, you'll provide essential nursing services in a 7-day, 12-hour shift environment.
We're looking for a candidate with a strong commitment to patient care, adept at assessing conditions, prioritizing needs, and prescribing effective nursing actions.
As a valued member of our Urgent Care team, you'll play a crucial role in patient assessments, triage, and collaborative procedures with physicians.
Your dedication to advocacy, patient education, and participation in life-saving measures will contribute significantly to the care continuum.
If you're ready to make a positive impact on patient lives in a supportive healthcare environment, we invite you to apply and join MU Health Care.
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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DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION · Initial assessment and triage of patients who present to Mizzou Urgent Care. · Monitor physiological conditions of patients and give timely notification to physician regarding changes in patient status. · Prepare patients and equipment/supplies for procedures. · Provide nursing care to patients according to departmental and critical care nursing standards. · Assists physician during procedures. · Administer intravenous and oral medications to patients.
Initiates intravenous therapy as indicated, utilizing aseptic technique with appropriate IV catheter and fluid.
Ensures that medication is labeled appropriately. · Advocate for the patient at all stages of the care continuum. · Educate patients and families about the patient's illness, their care, and treatment plan. · Participate in life-saving measures and aid in transfer of patients via EMS. · 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 nursing experience in acute care, urgent care, or emergency room setting. · 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. 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.
Must hold a valid Missouri Board of Nursing RN license or a Nurse Licensure Compact multi-state RN license. One year of experience in acute, urgent, or emergency care is preferred.
Market context
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