RN: PACU - KEENE ST MED CENTER - PRN - DAYS

MU Health Care
$36.40 per hour PRN
United States, Missouri, Columbia
1 Hospital Drive (Show on map)
Oct 29, 2024
Shift: Day, M-F, Various Shifts Department: Recovery/PACU Keene St Salary Range: $36.40 per hour PRN ABOUT THE JOB MU Healthcare is looking for a dedicated and compassionate Nurse, OR/Recovery to join our esteemed surgical team. We seek an individual with a passion for patient-centered care and a commitment to excellence in every surgical phase. The ideal candidate will possess strong assessment skills, adeptness in care planning, and the ability to implement effective interventions before, during, and after surgery. At MU Healthcare, we value teamwork, empathy, and clinical expertise, ensuring our patients receive the highest quality care in a supportive environment. If you're ready to make a profound impact in surgical nursing and advance your career with a leading healthcare provider, apply now to join our dynamic team. 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. https://www.muhealth.org/about-us/living-in-columbia https://www.muhealth.org/about-us DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION Provide direct care by assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care to an assigned group of patients. Plan, direct, and/or participate in the education of the patient, family, community and health professionals. 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. Maintains the standards of nursing care and implements the policies and procedures of the hospital and assigned nursing department. Participates in meetings, in-services, and quality and performance improvement groups. Full understanding of the attendance and punctuality guidelines, and adhere to the dress code. Participate in nursing research. 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. 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. 1 year RN experience. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Participation in a professional nursing organization. Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department. 1 year of RN experience. 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 Opportunity Employer The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visit https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law.