Registered Nurse - Ambulatory, Emergency, or Adult Medical Care

Shift: Full Time Days or Nights, 36 hours per week (3 12-hour shifts), every other weekend, rotating holidays Department: Adult Overflow Unit OR Medical Bridge Unit Compensation:

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

Shift Differentials:

o Additional $3.00 per hour for weekend shifts

o Additional $2.75 per hour for evening shifts

o Additional $4.00 per hour for night shifts

Sign-On Bonus: $25,000

Policy language is available upon request.

MU Health Care is looking for a compassionate and dedicated individual to join our nursing team. Your ability to connect on a personal level and understand the unique physical, emotional, and rehabilitative requirements of each patient will be crucial. 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 Adult Overflow Unit

The Adult Overflow Unit is a dynamic 10-bed unit dedicated to treating patients transferred from the ICU, surgery, and the Emergency Department. Our primary focus is on managing floor status patients. Common diagnoses include shortness of breath, COPD, AFIB, weakness, post-surgical recovery, and comfort care. This unit offers a unique opportunity to gain experience with a varied patient population.

The Adult Overflow Unit is staffed by a dedicated team of two nurses, one nurse tech, and a Core Charge nurse who also supports our sister unit, Medical Bridge. About Medical Bridge Unit

The 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.

The 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.

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. 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.

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

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.

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. 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.

Missouri Board of Nursing RN or Nurse Licensure Compact multi-state RN. One (1) year of RN experience.

The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. 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.

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