Circulating Nurse, Operating Room

Shift:Monday - Friday, 6:30am to 5pm, no nights, weekends or holidays
Department: Operating Room Keene Street Medical Center

Compensation:

* Base Pay Range:$28.35 to $41.47 per hour, based on experience.

* Choose Between Sign-On Bonus -OR- Retention Rewards

o Sign-On Bonus:$10,000

o Retention Rewards:Up to $15,000

* Relocation Support:Additional $5,000 if moving from over 50 miles away.

* Retention Reward (Option 1):$2,000 per year for up to 5 years, totaling $10,000.

* Student Loan Repayment (Option 2):$2,000 per year toward student loans, up to 5 years, totaling $10,000.

o Note: Details will be provided during the HR interview. Policy language is available upon request.

ABOUT THE JOB

MU Healthcare is looking for a passionate and driven nurse to join our team in delivering exceptional patient care. We need someone with strong organizational skills and natural leadership abilities to assess patient needs, implement effective nursing interventions, and ensure the best possible outcomes. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating compassion and clinical expertise in every interaction. At MU Healthcare, we prioritize creating safe and therapeutic environments where our nurses make a real difference in patients' lives. If you are ready to contribute your skills and compassion to our dedicated team, apply now and embark on a rewarding career with us.

ABOUT MU HEALTH CARE

At MU Health Care, we have an inspired, hard-working and collaborative environment driven by our mission to save and improve lives. 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 multiple 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.

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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 benefitshere.

DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION

1. Assesses the patient's condition and nursing needs, sets goals, and prescribes appropriate nursing actions to meet those goals and the physical, psychological, social, and rehabilitative needs of the patient, including discharge planning.

2. Assesses, intervenes, and reassesses the patient's self-report and pain symptoms promptly. Utilizes an appropriate tool for assessment and reassessment (0-10 numerical scale, FACES, or the FLACC.)

3. Demonstrates an understanding of medications regarding action and side effects. Reports pertinent information to the appropriate individual. Educates patients and significant others about their medications.

4. Demonstrates the ability to evaluate the effectiveness of nursing interventions in accomplishing goals and intended patient care outcomes. Maintain the standards of nursing care and implement the policies and procedures of the hospital and assigned nursing unit.

5. Participates in meetings, in-services, and quality and performance improvement groups. Understands the attendance and punctuality guidelines, and adhere to the dress code.

6. Reports pertinent observations and reactions regarding patients to the appropriate person and records those observations accurately and concisely.

7. Provides quality patient care and works with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure the highest patient satisfaction.

8. 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

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.

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.