Registered Nurse; RN - Core Charge position - Missouri Orthopaedic Institute In-Patient
Listed on 2026-07-13
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Nursing
Healthcare Nursing, RN Nurse, Charge Nurse
Charge Nurse
Shift: Full Time Weekend Days (7a-7:30p), 3 12s/week, requires rotating holidays Department:
Missouri Orthopaedic Institute Inpatient (Ortho) Compensation:
- Base Pay Range: $34.46 - $51.02 per hour, based on experience
- Shift Differentials:
- Additional $3.00 per hour for Core Charge
- Additional $8.00 per hour for RN Weekend Program Sat/Sun Shifts
- Sign-On Bonus: $25,000
- Note:
Details will be provided during the HR interview. Policy language is available upon request.
About The Job MU Health Care is looking for a compassionate Charge Nurse to join our dedicated team! This exciting opportunity is perfect for an experienced Registered Nurse who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about delivering exceptional patient care. The ideal candidate will be a strong communicator, capable of leading by example while maintaining the highest standards of patient safety and quality.
If you are a proactive problem-solver who can seamlessly manage patient flow, adapt staffing levels, and provide guidance to nursing staff, we want you on our team. You'll be an integral part of a collaborative environment, offering clinical support, resolving patient concerns, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Join us and make a real difference in the lives of our patients and their families at MU Health Care!
About MU Health Care
MU Health Care is proud to be named one of Forbes' Best-in-State Employers seven years in a row, and that's largely a result of the incredible culture and team we've built. At MU Health Care, we have an inspired, hard-working and collaborative environment driven by our mission to save and improve lives. Here, 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 seven 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.
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
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 regarding action and side effects. Report pertinent information to the appropriate individual. Educates patients and patients' chosen 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.
Coordinates daily staffing assignments based on patient acuity and unit needs.
Adjusts staffing levels as necessary throughout the shift to maintain safe patient care standards.
Ensures smooth patient flow and efficient bed management within the unit.
Coordinates admissions, transfers, and discharges of patients as needed.
Responds to clinical emergencies or critical incidents within the unit.
Communicates effectively with…
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