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Registered Nurse (RN) - Missouri Orthopaedic Institute, In-Patient - Full Time

University of Missouri Health Care·Columbia, Missouri

$34 - $51/hr·Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs
·Posted 3 days ago
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About the role

Assess patient conditions and implement nursing actions to meet physical, psychological, and rehabilitative needs. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to provide high-quality, patient-centered orthopedic care and education.

Shift

  • Full time, 3x12 hour shifts: days, nights or weekends - 2 weekend shifts every 6 weeks and rotating holidays
  • Work
  • Arrangement:
  • On-Site
  • Department:
  • MOI 3rd
  • Floor
  • In-Patient
  • Facility: Missouri
  • Orthopaedic
  • Institute, 1100
  • Virginia
  • Ave,
  • Columbia,
  • MO
  • Compensation: ·
  • Base
  • Pay
  • Range: $34.46 - $51.02/hour, based on experience ·
  • Shift
  • Differentials: Additional $3.00/hour for weekend shifts, $4.00/hour for nights ·
  • Choose
  • Between
  • Sign-On
  • Bonus
  • OR-
  • Retention
  • Rewards o
  • Sign-On
  • Bonus: $20,000 o
  • Retention
  • Rewards: Up to $15,000 §
  • Relocation
  • Support: Additional $5,000 if moving from over 50 miles away §
  • Retention
  • Reward (Option 1): $2,000 per year for up to 5 years, totaling $10,000 §
  • Student
  • Loan
  • Repayment (Option 2): $2,000 per year toward student loans, up to 5 years, totaling $10,000 o
  • Note: Details will be provided during the HR interview. Policy language is available upon request. ABOUT THE JOB MU Health Care is looking for a compassionate and dedicated individual to join our nursing team. As a member of our team, you will play a vital role in assessing and meeting the varied needs of our patients. Your ability to connect on a personal level and understand the unique physical, emotional, and rehabilitative requirements of each patient will be crucial. We value your expertise in pain management, using innovative assessment tools and promptly addressing patients' self-reported symptoms. Your proficiency in medication management, coupled with your commitment to educating patients and their families, will empower them to take charge of their health journey. By evaluating the outcomes of your nursing interventions, you'll contribute to a culture of continuous improvement. Upholding our hospital's standards and policies, your unwavering dedication will ensure exceptional care delivery. Through effective communication with various stakeholders, including physicians and nursing supervisors, your observations will drive the finest patient-centered care. Join us to provide exceptional, holistic care as part of our collaborative, multi-disciplinary team, and let's shape the future of healthcare together. 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. Learn more about MU Health Care. Learn more about living in mid-Missouri. 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 regards to action and side effects. 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. · One (1) year of RN experience

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. The 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 holidays and work during inclement weather will be required.

Equal Employment Opportunity The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

Requires 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.

  • professional certificate
  • Patient Monitoring
  • Patient Assessment
  • Patient Education
  • Pain Management
  • Holistic Care
  • Nursing Interventions
  • Discharge Planning
  • Medication Management
  • Clinical Communication
  • Orthopedic Nursing

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Health Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Hotel Discounts
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Retirement Options
  • Paid Leave
  • Cell Phone Plan Discounts
  • Rental Car Discounts
  • Gym Discounts
  • Nine Holidays
  • 401k Matching up to 8%

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$34 - $51/hr
Location
Columbia, Missouri
Posted
Jul 25, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

University of Missouri Health Care

As part of the state’s premier academic medical center, University of Missouri Health Care offers a full spectrum of care, ranging from primary care to highly specialized, multidisciplinary treatment for patients with the most severe illnesses and injuries. Patients from each of...

Salary listed on 370 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeEducational
Size5,001-10,000 employees
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