RN - Neonatal ICU - PRN

University of Missouri Health Care•Columbia, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

MU Health Care is looking for a compassionate and dedicated individual who thrives in high-acuity environments and is passionate about caring for our most vulnerable patients: critically ill and premature newborns to join our nursing team in the Neonatal ICU (NICU). In our NICU, every second counts—and every action changes a life trajectory. It is a 64-bed unit with all private rooms. We utilize a family-centered care model where parents are treated as partners and use advanced technology and innovation, working with cutting-edge neonatal equipment including high-frequency ventilation, therapeutic hypothermia, and continuous neuromonitoring. Other things you can expect: Holistic Development Focus: We don’t just stabilize—we support long-term neurodevelopment and bonding. Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Partner daily with neonatologists, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, nutritionists, and developmental specialists. Growth Pathways: Structured NICU competency progression, certification support (RNC-NIC), and leadership opportunities.

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 RN experience.

Nice To Haves

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

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 patient needs, including discharge planning.
Assesses, intervenes, and reassesses the patient's self-report and 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 regarding action and side effects. Reports pertinent information to the appropriate individual.
Educates patients and significant others about their medications.
Demonstrates 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.
Participates in meetings, in-services, and quality and performance improvement groups.
Understands the attendance and punctuality guidelines, and adherence to the dress code.
Reports pertinent observations and reactions regarding patients to the appropriate person and records those observations accurately and concisely.
Provides quality patient care and works with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure the highest patient satisfaction.
May complete unit/department-specific duties as outlined in department documents.