NURSE, OR/RECOVERY PHASE 2 University Hospital
About The Position
MU Healthcare is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Nurse, OR/Recovery to join its surgical team. The role provides patient-centered nursing care across surgical phases and requires strong assessment skills, care planning, and the ability to implement effective interventions before, during, and after surgery. The position is in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit at University Hospital in Columbia, Missouri, and is performed onsite. The nurse provides direct care by assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care for an assigned group of patients. The nurse also supports education for patients, families, the community, and health professionals; communicates and documents relevant patient observations; maintains nursing care standards and departmental policies; participates in meetings, training, quality improvement, and nursing research; and works with a multidisciplinary team to support patient satisfaction. Unit- or department-specific duties may also apply. The schedule is Monday through Friday, consisting of three 12-hour shifts from 9:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. The stated base pay range is $34.46 to $51.02 per hour, based on experience. The position requires a Missouri RN license or a Nurse Licensure Compact multistate RN license and one year of RN experience.
Requirements
- Missouri Board of Nursing RN license or Nurse Licensure Compact multistate RN license. If the primary state of residency changes, compact state RNs must apply under the new state of residency within 30 days.
- One year of RN experience.
- Ability to meet the position’s physical demands, including ambulating, reaching, and moving objects weighing up to and over 20 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Nice To Haves
- Participation in a professional nursing organization.
- Additional license or certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.
Responsibilities
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for an assigned group of patients.
- Plan, direct, and/or participate in education for patients, families, the community, and health professionals.
- Report pertinent patient observations and reactions to appropriate personnel and document them accurately and concisely.
- Maintain nursing care standards and implement hospital and assigned department policies and procedures.
- Participate in meetings, in-services, and quality and performance improvement groups.
- Participate in nursing research.
- Provide quality patient care and work with a multidisciplinary team to support high patient satisfaction.
- Complete unit- or department-specific duties as outlined in department documents, as applicable.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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