THROUGHPUT RN EMERGENCY SERVICES WEEKEND NIGHTS
 MU Health Care | |
dental insurance, paid time off, tuition assistance
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 United States, Missouri, Columbia | |
| 1 Hospital Drive (Show on map) | |
 Jun 27, 2025 | |
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Shift: Full Time Weekend Nights, Fri/Sat/Sun 6p-6a, requires rotating holidays
ABOUT THE JOB 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. Learn more about MU Health Care. Learn more about living in mid-Missouri. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
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 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. 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. Equal Employment Opportunity The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer. | |