Registered Nurse - RN : Medical Bridge Unit - Days

Shift : Full Time Days, 36 hours per week (3 12-hour shifts), every other weekend, rotating holidays\nDepartment : Medical Bridge Unit\nCompensation : \n\n

• Base Pay Range : $34.46 - $51.02 per hour, based on experience\n\n
• Shift Differentials : \n\no Additional $3.00 per hour for weekend shifts\n\n
• Sign-On Bonus : $25,000\n\no Note : Details will be provided during the HR interview. Policy language is available upon request.\n\nABOUT THE JOB\n\nMU 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.\n\nABOUT MEDICAL BRIDGE UNIT\n\nThe Medical Bridge Unit is an 11-bed observation unit dedicated to providing exceptional care for patients transitioning from the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU), the Emergency Department, or direct admissions from home. Our unit frequently treats patients with post-surgical hysterectomies, hip fractures, and both pre- and post-operative orthopedic conditions, as well as those with pancreatitis and gallbladder issues.\n\nThe Medical Bridge Unit offers a dynamic environment to learn about a varied patient population. Each day is fast-paced and engaging, staffed by two dedicated nurses, one nurse tech, and a Core Charge nurse who also supports our sister unit, Adult Overflow.\n\nABOUT MU HEALTH CARE\n\nAt MU Health Care, we have an inspired, hard-working and collaborative environment driven by our mission to save and improve lives. 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.\n\nOur academic health system — the only in mid-Missouri — is home to multiple 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.\n\nLearn more about MU Health Care.\n\nLearn more about living in mid-Missouri.\n\nEMPLOYEE BENEFITS\n\n
• Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one\n\n
• Generous paid leave and paid time off, including nine holidays\n\n
• Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8% and full vesting in three years\n\n
• Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)\n\n
• Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more\n\n
• See a comprehensive list of benefits here.\n\nDETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION\n\nAssesses 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 patient needs, including discharge planning.\n\nAssesses, intervenes, and reassesses the patient's self-report and symptoms of pain promptly. Utilizes an appropriate tool for assessment and reassessment (0-10 numerical scale, FACES, or the FLACC.)\n\nDemonstrates an understanding of medications regarding action and side effects. Reports pertinent information to the appropriate individual. Educates patients and significant others about their medications.\n\nDemonstrates the ability to evaluate the effectiveness of nursing interventions in accomplishing goals and intended patient care outcomes.\n\nMaintain the standards of nursing care and implement the policies and procedures of the hospital and assigned nursing unit.\n\nParticipates in meetings, in-services, and quality and performance improvement groups. Understands the attendance and punctuality guidelines, and adherence to the dress code.\n\nReports pertinent observations and reactions regarding patients to the appropriate person and records those observations accurately and concisely.\n\nProvides quality patient care and works with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure the highest patient satisfaction.\n\nMay complete unit / department-specific duties as outlined in department documents.\n\nREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS\n\nMissouri 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.\n\nOne (1) year of RN experience.\n\nPREFERRED QUALIFCATIONS\n\nAdditional license / certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.\n\nPHYSICAL DEMANDS\n\nThe 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.\n\nThe 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.\n\nEqual Employment Opportunity\n\nThe University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.