RN - Ambulatory Infusion Unit - Keene St Medical Center

University of Missouri Health Care • Columbia, MO

42d • $33 - $48 • Onsite

About The Position

MU Health Care is seeking a RN to join our Ambulatory Infusion Unit. We're looking for a candidate who embodies empathy, resilience, and clinical expertise. In this role, you will administer a variety of infusion therapies to patients with a wide range of medical needs while delivering compassionate, patient-centered care. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure the highest standards of safety, quality, and patient satisfaction. Your excellent communication skills and knowledge of medications and treatment protocols will support and educate patients and their families throughout their healthcare journey. Join us in making a meaningful impact on patients’ lives while contributing to a culture of excellence in healthcare.

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 nursing experience.

Nice To Haves

• Chemotherapy/Biotherapy certified by Oncology Nursing Society.
• Active CPR.

Responsibilities

• Assesses the patient's condition and nursing needs, sets goals, and prescribes appropriate nursing actions to meet those goals and the physical, psychological, social, and rehabilitative needs of the patient, including discharge planning.
• Assesses, intervenes, and reassesses the patient's self-report/symptoms of pain promptly. Utilizes an appropriate tool for assessment and reassessment (0-10 numerical scale, FACES, or the FLACC.)
• Demonstrates an understanding of medications with regards to action and side effects. Reports pertinent information to appropriate individual. Educates patients and significant others about their medications.
• Demonstrates the ability to evaluate effectiveness of nursing interventions in accomplishing goals and intended patient care outcomes.
• Maintains the standards of nursing care and implements the policies and procedures of the hospital and Nursing Dept.
• Participates in meetings, in-services, and quality and performance improvement groups.
• Reports pertinent observations and reactions regarding patients to the appropriate person (i.e. physicians, head nurse, charge nurse, and/or nursing supervisor) and records those observations accurately and concisely.
• Provide quality care to patients and work with multi-disciplinary team to ensure the highest patient satisfaction.
• Collaborate with other healthcare providers such as physicians, pharmacists, and laboratory staff, to ensure coordination of care.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and staff, ensuring clear and timely communication of treatment plans and updates.
• 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 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
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed