Contract Registered Nurse (RN) - Multiple Specialties

Nucleus Healthcare seeks a qualified, compassionate contracted Registered Nurse for a premier academic health system located in Columbia, MO. Healthcare System ranked as one of Becker Healthcare's 150 Top Places to Work for 3 years in a row. We understand nurses are looking for respect, opportunity, and work-life balance. You'll be able to build and define your career with the multiple opportunities offered at a premier academic health system.

Pay Rate

• up to $55 per hour, based on experience.

Shift

All shifts available

Multiple Specialties

• Cardiology
• Family Medicine
• Integrated Medicine
• Labor & Delivery
• Progressive Care

Job Description

• 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.
• Assesses, intervenes, and reassesses the patient's self-report/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 with regards to action and side effects.
• Reports pertinent information to appropriate individual.
• Educates patients and significant others about their medications.
• Demonstrates the ability to evaluate 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.

• Participates in meetings, in-services, and quality and performance improvement groups.
• Full understanding of the attendance and punctuality guidelines and adherence to the dress code.
• Reports pertinent observations and reactions regarding patients to the appropriate person (i.e. physicians, head nurse, charge nurse, and/or nursing supervisor) and records those observations accurately and concisely.
• Provides quality care to patients and works with multi-disciplinary team to ensure the highest patient satisfaction. 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.

• Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.

Notables

• "Just Culture" organization
• DAISY Award Partner
• ANCC Accredited Nursing Program and actively pursuing Magnet status
• Defined career pathway and transparent clinical career ladder for RNs.

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits from day one
• Columbia, MO rated A on Niche.com

• #26 Best Places to Live in America
• #26 Best Places to Raise a Family
• #30 Best Place to Buy A House in America

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.

Nucleus Healthcare

Who We Are

Purpose-built, patient-minded, and mission-driven, Nucleus is trusted by major hospitals, health systems, and life sciences organizations with a vision to redefine how healthcare does business.

What We Do

Nucleus Healthcare ("Nucleus") delivers next-generation human capital management to empower people who power healthcare. Rooted in talent management, Nucleus provides services and solutions that have yielded more than 7,500 hires in healthcare for all levels and roles.

Our Mission

Empower the people who power healthcare.

Our Vision

Redefining the way healthcare does business.

Our Values

We deliver results •We are committed •We are precise •We are change agents •We are ONE team •We are fueled by passion and purpose.

About Nucleus

Nucleus Healthcare is a talent acquisition company trusted by top-tier facilities and organizations to partner in finding quality candidates seeking meaningful employment. Our recruiters are experienced in building candidate profiles based on the skills our partners want to hire.

When you speak to one of our recruiters, they will make you feel at ease throughout the process, preparing you with confidence every step of the way. We'll do what it takes to ensure you land a role that is the right fit for you, and where you can grow your career. Even after you've landed your next role, our team stays in touch to ensure a smooth experience. Apply now to experience the Nucleus way.

Our Mission

Empower the people who power healthcare.

Our Vision

Redefining the way healthcare does business.

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