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PRN FLOAT NURSE - RN: STAFFING OFFICE - FLOAT POOL

MU Health Care, Columbia, Missouri, United States, 65201


Shift : Various shifts, requires at least 24 hours (2 12-hour shifts) in a 6 week schedule period with weekend and holiday commitmentsDepartment : Various clusters such as ICU and MED SURG - clusters determined in interview, based on departmental need and experienceCompensation :

*

Flat Rate:

$36.40 per hour*

Shift Differentials:o Additional

$2.75

per hour for

evening

shifto Additional

$4.00

per hour for

night

shifto Additional

$3.00

per hour for

weekend

shifto Additional

$5.75

per hour for

weekend evening

shifto Additional

$7.00

per hour for

weekend night

shift

ABOUT THE JOBMU Health Care is looking for a passionate and adaptable Staff Nurse to join our Inpatient Float Pool. The ideal candidate thrives in dynamic environments, possesses strong organizational and leadership skills, and is committed to delivering exceptional patient care. If you are a compassionate RN with a knack for quick thinking and a desire to make a meaningful impact across various units, we want you on our team. This position requires the ability to float to designated nursing unit clusters and shifts to meet staffing needs throughout MU Health Care. Units/clusters include: University Hospital, Women's Hospital, Children's Hospital, MUPC, MOI, and CRMC. Clusters are chosen on hire and updated through years of service. Your ability to float between different nursing units within a specific cluster will be crucial in meeting our staffing needs and ensuring the highest standards of care. Join us and be part of a supportive, multidisciplinary team dedicated to enhancing patient outcomes and satisfaction.ABOUT MU HEALTH CAREMU Health Care is a growing academic health system in mid-Missouri comprised of multiple hospitals - including the region's only Level 1 Trauma Center and region's only Children's Hospital - and over 90 specialty clinics located throughout the region.As an MU Health Care employee, you'll be part of an exceptional team committed to our mission of saving and improving lives. Our core values of inclusion, respect, service, discovery, responsibility and excellence foster a collaborative work environment where you can grow your career.Learn more about MU Health Care.Learn more about living in mid-Missouri.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS* Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one* Generous paid leave and paid time off, including nine 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* See a comprehensive list of benefits here.DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTIONAssess the patient's condition and nursing needs, set goals, and prescribe appropriate nursing actions to meet those goals and the physical, psychological, social, and rehabilitative needs of the patient, including discharge planning.Assess, intervene, and reassess the patient's self-report/symptoms of pain promptly. Utilize an appropriate tool for assessment and reassessment.Demonstrate an understanding of medications regarding action and side effects. Report pertinent information to the appropriate individual. Educate patients and significant others about their medications.Demonstrate 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.Participate in meetings, in-services, and quality and performance improvement groups.Report pertinent observations and reactions regarding patients to the appropriate person (i.e. physicians, head nurse, charge nurse, or nursing supervisor) and record those observations accurately and concisely.Provide quality care to patients and work with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure the highest patient satisfaction.May complete unit/department-specific duties as outlined in department documents.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSMissouri 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 acute care RN experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSAdditional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. This position is very active and requires ambulating, reaching, and moving objects weighing up to and over 20 lbs.This role also routinely comes into contact with patients who may have contagious illnesses. This position is in a health care facility open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Rotating shifts as well as holiday and work during inclement weather will be required.Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visit https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law.