Weekend Rally Car Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Shift: Full Time Weekend Nights (6p-6a), 3 12s/Week
Work Arrangement: On-site
Department: Emergency Services (may float between ER, ER Observation, Pediatrics ER)
Facility: University Hospital - 1 Hospital Dr, Columbia, MO
Compensation:
• Base Pay Range: $34.46 - $51.02 per hour, based on experience
• Shift Differentials:
o Additional $4.00 per hour for night shift
o Additional $8.00 per hour for RN Weekend Program shifts
o Additional $3.00 per hour for core charge
• 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 Health Care is looking for a compassionate and dedicated individual to join our nursing team in Emergency Services as a Throughput Coordinator. Our ER is the only Level 1 Trauma Center in central Missouri as well as a Level 1 STEMI Center for heart attacks and a Comprehensive Stroke Center, handling high acuity cases, including burns. Our ER works closely with our children's hospital critical care transport team and a helicopter service. 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.
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 the patient's self-report and symptoms of pain promptly. Utilizes an appropriate tool for assessment and reassessment (0-10 numerical scale, FACES, or the FLACC.)
• Demonstrates an understanding of medications regarding their action and side effects. Reports pertinent information to the appropriate individual. Educates patients and 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.
• 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.
• Coordinates with nurses and providers in triage to make assignments of incoming patients across available treatment spaces, taking into consideration nurse/provider ratios and readiness and the efficient use of all available treatment spaces and waiting areas.
• Coordinates with the Core Charge Nurse, Emergency Department to ensure staffing needs impacting patient flow are addressed and mitigated.
• Ensures visibility and support by rounding throughout all the assigned pods.
• Ensures smooth patient flow and efficient bed management within the Emergency Department treatment areas through coordination with appropriate providers. Monitor patient wait times and overall length of stay to identify barriers to throughput and care delivery.
• Oversees the admissions, transfers, and discharges of ED patients to minimize the time from decision to departure. Support nursing staff in the discharge process and room turnaround. Collaborates with inpatient units to remove barriers to moving patients and ensure quality transitions of care.
• 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 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 holiday and work during inclement weather will be required.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.