Charge Nurse: Family Medicine - Days

• Shift: Days with every other weekend rotation
• Work Arrangement: On-Site
• Department: Family Medicine
• Facility: University Hospital – 1 Hospital Drive, Columbia, MO

Compensation

• Base Pay Range: $34.46 - $51.02 per hour, based on experience
• Shift Differentials: Additional $3.00 per hour for serving in Charge role
• Sign-On Bonus: $20,000

About the Job

MU Health Care is looking for a compassionate Core 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.

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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
• 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.
• Adjust 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 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 and support to nursing staff, including performance feedback.
• 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 to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives and unit-based quality improvement activities.
• Audits adherence to infection control protocols and patient safety guidelines.
• Participates in unit meetings, committees, and projects to contribute to unit goals and initiatives.
• Participates in meetings, in-services, and quality and performance improvement groups. Full understanding of the attendance and punctuality guidelines and the dress code.
• 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.
• One (1) year of acute care and/or operating room RN experience.

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.

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 holidays and work during inclement weather will be required.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.