REGISTERED NURSE - RN - ORTHO PRN

SHIFT PRN – as needed, at least 8 hours bi‑weekly DEPARTMENT Missouri Orthopaedic InstituteInpatient COMPENSATION Base Pay Range: $36.40 per hour (prn flat rate) Shift Differentials: Additional $4.00 per hour for night shift Additional $3.00 per hour for weekend shift ABOUT THE JOB MUHealth 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. 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 re‑assesses patient self‑report and symptoms of pain promptly, utilizing an appropriate tool for assessment and re‑assessment. Demonstrates an understanding of medications and their action and side effects; reports pertinent information to the appropriate individual. Educates patients and 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 MUHealth 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. Participates in meetings, in‑services, and quality and performance improvement groups. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr