RN: STAT NURSE EMERGENCY SERVICES FULL TIME WEEKEND NIGHTS- *$20,000 Sign-on Bonus – LIMITED TIME*

Location: Columbia, Missouri
Shift: Full time, 3 12s per week, Weekend Nights

Location:  University Hospital (floats between University Hospital, Women’s Hospital, and ED Observation)

Department:  Emergency Services

Salary:  $36.19-$52.67/hr based on applicable experience, plus $8/hr for RN Weekend Program

For a limited time, sign-on bonuses of $20,000 will be available to eligible candidates for this position on a first-come, first-serve basis. Bonuses will be paid after successful candidates complete all pre-employment verifications and start in their new roles.  

ABOUT THE JOB

MU Health Care seeks a dynamic Staff Nurse STAT to join our team, playing a vital role in patient care coordination during emergencies and specialty procedures. The ideal candidate excels in high-pressure situations, applying critical care expertise across diverse settings. We value proactive individuals with exceptional patient skills who actively contribute to house-wide education and improvement initiatives. If you're a dedicated and adaptable nurse passionate about making a difference in patient care, join MU Health Care to be a key player in advancing our commitment to excellence. Your expertise will contribute to delivering exceptional care that leaves a lasting impact on lives.

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.

At MU Health Care we value both personal and professional development which is why we have implemented a Nursing Clinical Ladder Program, a yearly incentive program that rewards bedside nurses for their dedication.  We also provide Tuition assistance and nursing core courses to help nurses expand their careers into different units and roles as well as a Nursing Certification Award Program to help cover the costs of certification courses and testing.

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

Act as a resource in the organization of patient and program activities.  Act as an expert resource in emergencies.  Assume responsibility for the short-term coordination and management of care for specific patients during emergencies, specialty procedures, and post-operative recovery.  Coordinate a short-term care plan for patients with non-routine or highly specialized care needs.  Demonstrate applied critical care knowledge base to a variety of specialty settings.  Demonstrate competency in critical care skills and specialty procedures.  Demonstrate guest relations skills consistently.  Identify issues impacting patient care and patient care programs and offer suggestions for resolution.  Identify trends or variances in the effectiveness of care for non-routine/highly complex patients.  Incorporate environmental and safety practices into daily care.  Maintain scheduling flexibility to meet program needs.  Participate actively in house-wide educational activities.  Participate in activities to improve patient care with a house-wide perspective.  Participate in activities to meet department, service, and divisional goals.  Participate in research and evaluation activities.  Provide expert nursing assessment for non-routine/highly complex patients in critical care units and in specialty procedure settings.  Provide specialized and non-routine nursing care for patients in critical care   units, general care units, and specialty procedure settings.  Recognize potential legal/risk management problems and takes appropriate action.  Reinforce patient/family education and provide information as the situation warrants.  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.  Two (2) years of RN experience in a critical care or emergency hospital setting.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

ICU or PACU 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.