RN: MEDICAL BRIDGE UNIT - DAYS
Company: University Of Missouri Health Care
Location: Columbia
Posted on: May 3, 2025
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Job Description:
Shift: Full Time Days, 36 hours per week (3 12-hour shifts),
every other weekend, rotating holidaysDepartment: Medical Bridge
UnitCompensation: Base Pay Range: $34.46 - $51.02 per hour, based
on experience Shift Differentials:o Additional $3.00 per hour for
weekend shifts Sign-On Bonus: $25,000o Note: Details will be
provided during the HR interview. Policy language is available upon
request.ABOUT THE JOBMU Health Care is looking for a compassionate
and dedicated individual to join our nursing team. As a member of
our team, you will play a vital role in assessing and meeting the
varied needs of our patients. Your ability to connect on a personal
level and understand the unique physical, emotional, and
rehabilitative requirements of each patient will be crucial. We
value your expertise in pain management, using innovative
assessment tools and promptly addressing patients' self-reported
symptoms. Your proficiency in medication management, coupled with
your commitment to educating patients and their families, will
empower them to take charge of their health journey. By evaluating
the outcomes of your nursing interventions, you'll contribute to a
culture of continuous improvement. Upholding our hospital's
standards and policies, your unwavering dedication will ensure
exceptional care delivery. Through effective communication with
various stakeholders, including physicians and nursing supervisors,
your observations will drive the finest patient-centered care. Join
us to provide exceptional, holistic care as part of our
collaborative, multi-disciplinary team, and let's shape the future
of healthcare together.ABOUT MEDICAL BRIDGE UNITThe Medical Bridge
Unit is an 11-bed observation unit dedicated to providing
exceptional care for patients transitioning from the
post-anesthesia care unit (PACU), the Emergency Department, or
direct admissions from home. Our unit frequently treats patients
with post-surgical hysterectomies, hip fractures, and both pre- and
post-operative orthopedic conditions, as well as those with
pancreatitis and gallbladder issues.The Medical Bridge Unit offers
a dynamic environment to learn about a varied patient population.
Each day is fast-paced and engaging, staffed by two dedicated
nurses, one nurse tech, and a Core Charge nurse who also supports
our sister unit, Adult Overflow.ABOUT MU HEALTH CAREAt 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 regions only Level 1 Trauma Center and
regions only Childrens 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.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
DESCRIPTIONAssesses 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
needs of the patient, including discharge planning.Assesses,
intervenes, and reassesses the patient's self-report/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 with regards to
action and side effects. Reports pertinent information to
appropriate individual. Educates patients and significant others
about their medications.Demonstrates the ability to evaluate
effectiveness of nursing interventions in accomplishing goals and
intended patient care outcomes. Maintain the standards of nursing
care and implements the policies and procedures of the hospital and
assigned nursing unit.Participates in meetings, in-services, and
quality and performance improvement groups. Full understanding of
the attendance and punctuality guidelines, and adhere to the dress
code.Reports pertinent observations and reactions regarding
patients to the appropriate person (i.e. physicians, head nurse,
charge nurse, and/or nursing supervisor) and records those
observations accurately and concisely.Provides quality care to
patients and work with multi-disciplinary team 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 and/or operating room
RN experience.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSAdditional
license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring
department.PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe 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.#zrnursing #INDNURSINGEqual Employment OpportunityThe
University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.by
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