Charge RN: Emergency Services Nights

University of Missouri Health Care•Columbia, MO

1d•$34 - $51

About The Position

MU Health Care is looking for a compassionate Charge Nurse to join our dedicated team! This exciting opportunity is perfect for an experienced Registered Nurse who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about delivering exceptional patient care. The ideal candidate will be a strong communicator, capable of leading by example while maintaining the highest standards of patient safety and quality. If you are a proactive problem-solver who can seamlessly manage patient flow, adapt staffing levels, and provide guidance to nursing staff, we want you on our team. You'll be an integral part of a collaborative environment, offering clinical support, resolving patient concerns, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Join us and make a real difference in the lives of our patients and their families at MU Health Care! ABOUT MU HEALTH CARE At MU Health Care, we have an inspired, hard-working and collaborative environment driven by our mission to save and improve lives. 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 multiple 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. Learn more about living in mid-Missouri.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.

Responsibilities

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' actions and side effects. Reports pertinent information to the appropriate individual. Educates patients and their 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.
Ensures smooth patient flow and efficient bed management within the unit.
Coordinates admissions, transfers, and discharges of patients as needed.
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 to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
Provides clinical guidance, support, and performance feedback to nursing staff.
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, ensuring 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 contributing to unit goals and initiatives.
Serves as a clinical and behavioral patient needs resource for educating staff, clinicians, and ancillary team members.
Responds to clinical and behavioral escalations as a resource and leader for responders.
Acts as primary operational leader in emergent situations in the emergency department or external to the emergency department in coordination with the House Manager and AOD; situations may include mass casualty incidents, emergency decontamination events, emergency lockdowns, etc.
Coordinates daily staffing assignments based on daily volumes, throughput, and patient acuities. Adjust staffing levels throughout the shift to maintain safe patient care standards.
Leads daily huddles with frontline staff members. Ensures visibility and support by rounding throughout all the assigned pods.
Serves as shift liaison between leaders external to the Emergency Department, such as House Managers, MOI, MUPC, external agencies (ambulance service, law enforcement), and ancillary support departments (lab, radiology, etc) to ensure smooth departmental operations.
May complete unit/department-specific duties as outlined in department documents.

Benefits

Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one
Generous paid leave and paid time off, including nine 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

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