Registered Nurse (PRN): Staffing Office - ICU - Float Pool RN

University of Missouri Health Care • Columbia, MO

124d • $36

About The Position

MU Health Care is looking for a passionate and adaptable Staff Nurse to join our Inpatient Float Pool. The ideal candidate thrives in dynamic environments, possesses strong organizational and leadership skills, and is committed to delivering exceptional patient care. If you are a compassionate RN with a knack for quick thinking and a desire to make a meaningful impact across various units, we want you on our team. This position requires the ability to float to designated nursing unit clusters and shifts to meet staffing needs throughout MU Health Care. Units/clusters include: University Hospital, Women’s Hospital, Children’s Hospital, Missouri Psychiatric Center (MUPC), Missouri Orthopaedic Institute (MOI), and Capital Region Medical Center (CRMC). Clusters are chosen on hire and updated through years of service. Your ability to float between different nursing units within a specific cluster will be crucial in meeting our staffing needs and ensuring the highest standards of care. Join us and be part of a supportive, talented team dedicated to enhancing patient outcomes and satisfaction.

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 RN experience.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Assess the patient's condition and nursing needs, set goals, and prescribe appropriate nursing actions to meet those goals and the physical, psychological, social, and rehabilitative needs of the patient, including discharge planning.
• Assess, intervene, and reassess the patient's self-report/symptoms of pain promptly. Utilize an appropriate tool for assessment and reassessment.
• Demonstrate an understanding of medications regarding action and side effects. Report pertinent information to the appropriate individual. Educate patients and significant others about their medications.
• Demonstrate the ability to evaluate the effectiveness of nursing interventions in accomplishing goals and intended patient care outcomes.
• Maintain the standards of nursing care and implement the policies and procedures of the hospital and assigned nursing unit.
• Participate in meetings, in-services, and quality and performance improvement groups.
• Report pertinent observations and reactions regarding patients to the appropriate person (i.e. physicians, head nurse, charge nurse, or nursing supervisor) and record those observations accurately and concisely.
• Provide quality care to patients and work with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure the highest patient satisfaction.
• May complete unit/department-specific duties as outlined in department documents.

Benefits

• Flat Rate: $36.40 per hour
• Additional $2.75 per hour for evening shift
• Additional $4.00 per hour for night shift
• Additional $3.00 per hour for weekend shift
• Additional $5.75 per hour for weekend evening shift
• Additional $7.00 per hour for weekend night shift

What This Job Offers

• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees