NURSE, CLINIC, CRMC - Pediatric Clinic

Location: Jefferson City, MO

Shift: Monday - Friday, 8am - 4:30pm
Department: Pediatric Clinic
Salary Range: $27 - $39.50/hour - final salary based on experience

ABOUT THE JOB

MU Health Care is looking for a dynamic and compassionate Clinic Nurse to join our team at Capital Region Medical Center Pediatric Clinic. As a key player in our patient-centered approach, the ideal candidate will embody attributes such as empathy, adaptability, and a commitment to excellence in nursing care. We seek someone who can seamlessly triage and assess patients, administer medications, and collaborate effectively with our dedicated medical team. The successful candidate will not only be a skilled caregiver but also an enthusiastic educator and preceptor, contributing to a culture of continuous learning and improvement. If you are passionate about delivering high-quality patient care, demonstrating expertise in medication management, and thrive in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment, we invite you to join us in providing the highest level of care and making a meaningful impact in the lives of our patients.

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 90 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.

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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

Assess the patient's condition and nursing needs, set goals, and prescribe appropriate nursing actions to meet those goals and the physical, psychological, social, and rehabilitative patient needs, including discharge planning.

Assess, intervene, and reassess the patient's self-report or symptoms of pain promptly. Utilize an appropriate tool for assessment and reassessment (0-10 numerical scale, FACES, or the FLACC.)

Demonstrate an understanding of medications with regard to action and side effects. Report pertinent information to the appropriate individual. Educate patients and significant others about their medications.

Demonstrate the ability to evaluate the 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 department.

Participate in meetings, in-services, and quality and performance improvement groups.

Report pertinent observations and reactions regarding patients to the appropriate person (i.e. physicians, head nurse, charge nurse, or nursing supervisor) and records those observations accurately and concisely.

Provide quality care to patients and work with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure the highest patient experience.

May complete unit/department specific duties as outlined in department documents.

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.

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.