Registered Nurse (RN) GI/Endoscopy Procedures; Full-Time Days, 8 or 10 hour shifts, Mon-Fri

Location: Columbia, MO

Shift: Either 8 or 10 hour shifts starting at 630, 700, or 730 Monday through Friday

Department: Fairview Digestive Health Center

Salary Range: $32.82 - $48.27

ABOUT THE JOB 

MU 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 diverse 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 MU HEALTH CARE 

MU 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 50 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 Columbia, MO.  

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 DESCRIPTION 

• Administer and monitor the effects of medications via the intravenous/analgesia, intracardiac, intramuscular, subcutaneous topical and oral routes during special procedures as ordered by a physician. 
• Monitor patient’s vital signs. Administer oxygen therapy as ordered by physician. Conduct hemodynamic monitoring as indicated by procedure and policy. Assist in the collection of arterial and venous blood samples and respiratory gases. Attend to patient needs during cardiac studies. Defibrillation of life-threatening arrhythmias without direct medical supervision. Implement emergency procedures including CPR and defibrillation of life-threatening arrhythmias. Obtain and record hemodynamic, electrical, and angiographic data by operating hemodynamic and electrical amplifiers and digital and line fluoroscopic equipment. 
• Develop and contribute to a plan of nursing for the patient’s care.
• Monitor physiological conditions of patients and give timely notification to physician regarding changes in patient status. 
• Prepare patient and equipment for catheterization procedures by preparing site of entry, draping patient, arranging sterilized instruments and catheters, and calibrating and setting-up pressure transducers and tubing.
• Assist in general endoscopy and fluoroscopy procedures. 
• Transport and aid in transfer of patients.
• May complete unit/department specific duties as outlined in department documents. 

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 

Two (2) years of cardiovascular inpatient, acute-care, or invasive procedure RN experience. 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 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.