RN WEEKEND PROGRAM : VASCULAR ACCESS, UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL - FULL TIME

Shift : Weekend Days, 12 hr shifts, 7 : 00 am - 7 : 30 pm, with fair share of holidays

Department : Vascular Access, University Hospital

Compensation :

• Base Pay Range : $34.46 - $51.02 per hour, based on experience
• Shift Differentials : Additional $8.00 per hour for weekend shift
• Sign-On Bonus : $15,000.00

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, driven, and detail-oriented nursing professional to join our exceptional team. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver with a passion for delivering patient-centered care and a commitment to improving health outcomes. With strong clinical judgment and a dedication to excellence, you will assess patient needs, provide critical interventions, and ensure a seamless care experience. Your ability to educate, collaborate, and adapt in a fast-paced environment will make a meaningful difference in patients' lives. As a valued team member, you will contribute to a culture of innovation, teamwork, and continuous improvement. If you are ready to elevate your career while making a lasting impact, we invite you to apply today!

ABOUT MU HEALTH CARE

MU Health Care is a growing academic health system in mid-Missouri comprised of multiple hospitals - including the region's only Level 1 Trauma Center and region's only Children's Hospital - and over 90 specialty clinics located throughout the region.

As an MU Health Care employee, you'll be part of an exceptional team committed to our mission of saving and improving lives. Our core values of inclusion, respect, service, discovery, responsibility and excellence foster a collaborative work environment where you can grow your career.

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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

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 patient needs, including discharge planning.

Assesses, 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.)

Demonstrates an understanding of medications regarding 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 implement the policies and procedures of the hospital and assigned nursing unit.

Participates in meetings, in-services, and quality and performance improvement groups. Understands the attendance and punctuality guidelines, and adherence to the dress code.

Reports pertinent observations and reactions regarding patients to the appropriate person and records those observations accurately and concisely.

Provides quality patient care 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 acute care and / or operating room 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. 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.