PRN Registered Nurse (RN) - Urgent Care - Mexico, MO

Shift : As needed. Must work at least one 12 hour shift every 3 weeks. Urgent Care is open 8 : 00am - 7 : 30pm.

Department : Mizzou Urgent Care - Mexico

Compensation :

Base Pay Range : $33.75 per hour, flat rate

ABOUT THE JOB

MU Health Care is seeking a compassionate RN to join our Urgent Care team. In this role, you'll provide essential nursing services in a 7-day, 12-hour shift environment. We're looking for a candidate with a strong commitment to patient care, adept at assessing conditions, prioritizing needs, and prescribing effective nursing actions. As a valued member of our Urgent Care team, you'll play a crucial role in patient assessments, triage, and collaborative procedures with physicians. Your dedication to advocacy, patient education, and participation in life-saving measures will contribute significantly to the care continuum. If you're ready to make a positive impact on patient lives in a supportive healthcare environment, we invite you to apply and join MU Health Care.

ABOUT MU HEALTH CARE

At MU Health Care, we have an inspired, hard-working and collaborative environment driven by our mission to save and improve lives. We believe anything is possible and rally around solutions. We celebrate innovation and offer opportunities to be a part of something bigger - to have a voice and role in the work that is serving our community and changing the field of medicine.

Our academic health system - the only in mid-Missouri - is home to multiple hospitals, including the region's only Level 1 Trauma Center and region's only Children's Hospital as well as over 90 specialty clinics. Here, you can define your career among our many clinical and nonclinical positions - with growth, opportunity and support every step of the way.

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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 benefitshere.

DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION

Provides clinical patient care within the scope of a Registered Nurse, including assessment of condition, goal setting, and nursing actions to meet the physical, psychological, social, and rehabilitative needs of the patient.

Assesses, intervenes, and reassesses patient self-report and symptoms of pain promptly, utilizing an appropriate tool for assessment and reassessment.

Demonstrates an understanding of medications with regards to action and side effects. Report pertinent information to the appropriate individual. Educates patients and support person(s) about medications.

Demonstrates the ability to evaluate the effectiveness of nursing interventions in accomplishing goals and intended patient care outcomes.

Maintains the standards of nursing care and implements policies and procedures of MU Health Care and assigned nursing unit.

Reports pertinent observations and reactions regarding patients to the

appropriate person (i.e. resident physician, ancillary support teams) and

records those observations accurately and concisely.

Maintains the standards of nursing care and implements the policies and

procedures of the hospital and assigned clinic.

Participates in meetings, in-services, and quality and performance improvement groups.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Additional 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 Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.