RN Charge Nurse: Adult Medical / Medical Specialties - Weeknights

Core Charge Registered Nurse

Shift: Three 12-hour shifts 1900-0730 weeknights

Work Arrangement: On-Site Department: Medical Specialties / Adult Medical

Facility: University Hospital 1 Hospital Drive, Columbia, MO

Compensation:

Base Pay Range: $34.46 - $51.02 per hour, based on experience

Special Pay: Additional $3.00 per hour

Shift Differentials: Additional $4.00 per hour for night shift

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 seeking a passionate and dedicated Core Charge Registered Nurse to provide clinical leadership and support daily operations within a fast-paced inpatient setting. The ideal candidate is a strong nurse leader who excels in patient-centered care, demonstrates sound clinical judgment, and effectively coordinates care across interdisciplinary teams. In this role, you will oversee staffing and workflow, support bedside nurses, and ensure high standards of safety, quality, and patient outcomes.

We are looking for someone who is proactive, detail-oriented, and adaptable, with the ability to prioritize competing needs in a dynamic environment. Excellent communication and collaboration skills are essential, as you will serve as a key resource for both patients and staff. This role also requires a commitment to mentoring team members, fostering a positive work environment, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

If you are a compassionate leader who thrives under pressure and is dedicated to advancing nursing excellence, we encourage you to apply and join our supportive healthcare community.

About Medical Specialties

Medical Specialties is a 55-bed unit divided into east and west wings. We deliver exceptional medical and nursing care to a varied patient population, ranging from young adults (18+) to the elderly. Our unit primarily admits patients with acute episodes or chronic conditions that do not necessitate a more specialized unit. We treat a wide array of illnesses, including pneumonia, sepsis, gastrointestinal disorders, diabetes, cellulitis, infectious diseases, mental status changes, and substance withdrawal.

This unit is an excellent place to work, offering exposure to a broad spectrum of illnesses and a varied patient demographic. This environment will enhance your understanding of disease processes, help you master your time management skills, and strengthen your critical thinking abilities. Our positive learning atmosphere, coupled with a culture of teamwork, shared decision-making, communication, and trust, empowers us to provide outstanding patient care.

Join us and be part of a team that values continuous learning and professional growth!

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.

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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

Provides clinical patient care within the scope of a Registered Nurse, including assessment of condition, goal setting, and nursing actions to meet the physical, psychological, social, and rehabilitative needs of the patient.

Assesses, intervenes, and reassesses patient self-report and symptoms of pain promptly, utilizing an appropriate tool for assessment and reassessment.

Demonstrates an understanding of medications regarding action and side effects. Report pertinent information to the appropriate individual. Educates patients and patients' chosen support person(s) about medications.

Demonstrates the ability to evaluate the effectiveness of nursing interventions in accomplishing goals and intended patient care outcomes.

Maintains the standards of nursing care and implements policies and procedures of MU Health Care and assigned nursing unit.

Reports pertinent observations and reactions regarding patients to the appropriate person (i.e. resident physician, ancillary support teams) and records those observations accurately and concisely.

Coordinates daily staffing assignments based on patient acuity and unit needs.

Adjusts staffing levels as necessary throughout the shift to maintain safe patient care standards.

Ensures smooth patient flow and efficient bed management within the unit.

Coordinates admissions, transfers, and discharges of patients as needed.

Responds to clinical emergencies or critical incidents within the unit.

Communicates effectively with healthcare providers and other departments during emergencies.

Facilitates effective communication between nursing staff, interdisciplinary team members, patients, and families.

Collaborates with other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care plans and achieve optimal patient outcomes.

Provides clinical guidance and support to nursing staff, including performance feedback.

Serves as a resource for nursing staff regarding clinical issues and patient care decisions.

Addresses and resolves patient care concerns and complaints promptly, escalating to the clinical manager or Office of Patient Experience as appropriate.

Conducts assigned audits of patient charts and documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards.

Participates in quality improvement initiatives and unit-based quality improvement activities.

Audits adherence to infection control protocols and patient safety guidelines.

Participates in unit meetings, committees, and projects to contribute to unit goals and initiatives.

Participates in meetings, in-services, and quality and performance improvement groups. Full understanding of the attendance and punctuality guidelines and the dress code.

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.

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.