Charge RN - Maternal Newborn - Weekend Days

Maternal Newborn Unit Registered Nurse

Shift: Full Time Weekend Days (7a-7:30p), 3 12s/week, requires rotating holidays

Work Arrangement:
On-site Department:
Maternal Newborn

Facility:
Children's Hospital – 1021 Hitt St, Columbia, MO

Compensation:

· Base Pay Range: $34.46 - $51.02 per hour, based on experience

· Shift Differentials:

o Additional $3.00 per hour for core charge

o Additional $8.00 per hour for RN Weekend Program shifts

About the Job

MU Health Care is looking for a compassionate and dedicated individual to join our team in our Maternal Newborn unit. In this role, you will influence quality and clinical outcomes for mothers, newborns, and families during some of their most important life experiences. The ideal candidate will be a strong communicator, capable of leading by example while maintaining the highest standards of patient safety and quality.

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 ten 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

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 the patient's self-report and symptoms of pain promptly, utilizing an appropriate tool for assessment and reassessment.

· Demonstrates an understanding of medications' actions and side effects. Reports pertinent information to the appropriate individual. Educates patients and their 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.

· Ensures smooth patient flow and efficient bed management within the unit.

· Coordinates admissions, transfers, and discharges of patients as needed.

· Communicates effectively with healthcare providers and other departments during emergencies.

· Facilitates effective communication between nursing staff, interdisciplinary team members, patients, and families.

· Collaborates with other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care plans and achieve optimal patient outcomes.

· Provides clinical guidance, support, and performance feedback to nursing staff.

· Serves as a resource for nursing staff regarding clinical issues and patient-care decisions.

· Addresses and resolves patient care concerns and complaints promptly, escalating to the clinical manager or Office of Patient Experience as appropriate.

· Conducts assigned audits of patient charts and documentation, ensuring accuracy and compliance with…