Registered Nurse (RN) – Urgent Care – Mexico, MO

University of Missouri Health Care • Columbia, MO

2d • $33 - $48 • Onsite

About The Position

MU Health Care is seeking a compassionate RN to join our Urgent Care team. In this role, you'll provide essential nursing services in a 7-day, 12-hour shift environment. We're looking for a candidate with a strong commitment to patient care, adept at assessing conditions, prioritizing needs, and prescribing effective nursing actions. As a valued member of our Urgent Care team, you'll play a crucial role in patient assessments, triage, and collaborative procedures with physicians. Your dedication to advocacy, patient education, and participation in life-saving measures will contribute significantly to the care continuum. If you're ready to make a positive impact on patient lives in a supportive healthcare environment, we invite you to apply and join MU Health Care.

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.

Nice To Haves

• One (1) year of nursing experience in acute care, urgent care, or emergency room setting.
• Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.

Responsibilities

• Initial assessment and triage of patients who present to Mizzou Urgent Care.
• Monitor physiological conditions of patients and give timely notification to physician regarding changes in patient status.
• Prepare patients and equipment/supplies for procedures.
• Provide nursing care to patients according to departmental and critical care nursing standards.
• Assists physician during procedures.
• Administer intravenous and oral medications to patients. Initiates intravenous therapy as indicated, utilizing aseptic technique with appropriate IV catheter and fluid. Ensures that medication is labeled appropriately.
• Advocate for the patient at all stages of the care continuum.
• Educate patients and families about the patient’s illness, their care, and treatment plan.
• Participate in life-saving measures and aid in transfer of patients via EMS.
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees