RN - Clinic Core Charge Nurse - Fairview Internal Medicine Clinic
About The Position
MU Health Care is seeking a compassionate nurse leader to serve as a Core Charge Nurse at Fairview Internal Medicine Clinic. The role combines direct patient care with real-time coordination of clinic operations to support smooth workflows and positive patient outcomes. The nurse serves as a clinical resource and point of contact for staff, helps coordinate care and resolve workflow issues, collaborates with providers and multidisciplinary teams, and supports quality improvement, safety, and evidence-based practices. The position also contributes to staff mentoring, onboarding, education, meetings, and performance improvement activities. The role delivers patient-centered nursing care in an ambulatory setting under clinical protocols and organizational standards. Duties include assessing patient needs, planning and evaluating nursing interventions, addressing and reassessing pain, educating patients about medications, maintaining nursing standards, and documenting and reporting relevant observations. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., on-site at Fairview Clinic in Columbia, Missouri. The job description also states 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. Compact-state RNs must apply under their new state of residency within 30 days after their primary state of residency changes.
- One year of nursing experience.
Nice To Haves
- Additional license or certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.
Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality, patient-centered nursing care in an ambulatory environment in accordance with clinical protocols and organizational standards.
- Assess patients’ conditions and nursing needs, set goals, and prescribe appropriate nursing actions, including discharge planning.
- Assess, intervene, and reassess patients’ reported pain or symptoms using an appropriate assessment tool.
- 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 outcomes.
- Maintain nursing care standards and implement hospital and department policies and procedures.
- Accurately and concisely document and report pertinent patient observations and reactions to the appropriate person.
- Serve as a clinical resource and staff point of contact during assigned shifts, addressing care coordination and workflow issues in real time.
- Collaborate with providers and multidisciplinary team members to support efficient clinic operations and optimal patient outcomes.
- Facilitate communication among staff and leadership about clinical concerns, patient care issues, and resource needs.
- Support quality improvement initiatives, safety protocols, and evidence-based practices.
- Participate in meetings, in-services, and quality and performance improvement groups.
- Participate in staff mentoring, onboarding, and continuing education activities as appropriate.
- Complete unit- or department-specific duties as outlined in departmental 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
