RN - Neuroscience – Weekend Program - Days
About The Position
MU Health Care is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) to join their nursing team on the Neuroscience unit. This role involves providing specialized care for patients with complex neurological conditions, including hemorrhagic bleeds, ischemic strokes, neurosurgical cases, and seizure disorders. The unit also focuses on Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU) patients requiring continuous EEG monitoring. The RN will play a vital role in assessing and meeting the varied needs of patients, including pain management, medication management, and patient/family education. The position requires upholding hospital standards, effective communication with stakeholders, and contributing to a culture of continuous improvement through evaluating nursing interventions. This is a challenging and rewarding environment for those passionate about neuroscience.
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.
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
- Retention Rewards: Up to $15,000
- Relocation Support: Additional $5,000 if moving from over 50 miles away
- Retention Reward (Option 1): $2,000 per year for up to 5 years, totaling $10,000
- Student Loan Repayment (Option 2): $2,000 per year toward student loans, up to 5 years, totaling $10,000
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
