Registered Nurse (RN) – Missouri Ortho Institute – Jefferson City

University of Missouri Health Care • Jefferson City, MO

5d • $30 - $44 • Onsite

About The Position

MU Health Care is seeking a compassionate Clinic RN to deliver exceptional, patient-centered care at the Missouri Ortho Institute in Jefferson City. The role involves assessing patient needs, developing individualized care plans, coordinating care with multidisciplinary teams, and providing comprehensive nursing care. The nurse educates patients and families about treatment plans and medications and supports patient safety and satisfaction. MU Health Care values continuous improvement, evidence-based practice, and high standards of nursing excellence.

This position is based at the Madison Street Medical Building in Jefferson City, Missouri, and is listed as on-site with a Monday–Friday day schedule. The posting also states that the health care facility is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and that rotating shifts, holidays, and work during inclement weather will be required.

Requirements

• Missouri Board of Nursing RN license or Nurse Licensure Compact multistate RN license.
• If a compact-state RN changes their primary state of residency, they must apply under the new state of residency within 30 days.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' conditions and nursing needs; set goals and prescribe appropriate nursing actions addressing physical, psychological, social, rehabilitative, and discharge-planning needs.
• Assess, intervene, and reassess patient-reported pain or symptoms promptly using an appropriate tool, such as a 0–10 numerical scale, FACES, or FLACC.
• Understand medication actions and side effects, report pertinent information, and educate patients and significant others about medications.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of nursing interventions in achieving goals and intended patient care outcomes.
• Maintain nursing-care standards and implement hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
• Participate in meetings, in-services, and quality and performance improvement groups.
• Report pertinent patient observations and reactions to appropriate personnel and document them accurately and concisely.
• Provide quality patient care and collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to support patient satisfaction.
• Complete unit- or department-specific duties as outlined in department documents.

Benefits

• Health, vision, and dental insurance coverage starting on 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed