RN: Neuroscience - Days

University of Missouri Health Care • Columbia, MO

4d • $34 - $51 • Onsite

About The Position

MU Health Care is seeking a compassionate, dedicated Registered Nurse to join its Neuroscience nursing team at University Hospital in Columbia, Missouri. The unit cares for patients with complex neurological conditions, including hemorrhagic bleeds, ischemic strokes, neurosurgical cases such as craniotomy and spinal procedures, and seizure disorders. It also provides specialized care for Epilepsy Monitoring Unit patients undergoing continuous EEG monitoring for seizure evaluation.

The RN assesses patients’ conditions and nursing needs, establishes goals, and provides care addressing physical, psychological, social, rehabilitative, and discharge-planning needs. The role includes assessing and managing pain, administering and educating patients about medications, evaluating nursing interventions, documenting observations, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver patient-centered care. The nurse follows hospital and unit policies and participates in meetings, in-services, and quality and performance improvement activities.

This is an on-site position with three 12-hour day shifts and a holiday and weekend rotation. Rotating shifts and work during inclement weather may also be required. The role is physically active and involves contact with patients who may have contagious illnesses.

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 changing their primary state of residency.
• One year of RN experience.

Nice To Haves

• Additional license or certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ conditions and nursing needs, set goals, and prescribe nursing actions that address physical, psychological, social, rehabilitative, and discharge-planning needs.
• Assess, intervene, and promptly reassess patients’ self-reported pain and 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 patient care outcomes.
• Maintain nursing care standards and implement hospital and assigned-unit policies and procedures.
• Participate in meetings, in-services, and quality and performance improvement groups.
• Report pertinent patient observations and reactions and document them accurately and concisely.
• Provide quality patient care and work with multidisciplinary teams to support patient satisfaction.
• Complete unit- or 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 of up to $15,000.
• Additional $5,000 relocation support for moving from more than 50 miles away.
• Retention reward option of $2,000 per year for up to five years, totaling $10,000.
• Student loan repayment option of $2,000 per year for up to five years, totaling $10,000.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed