Registered Nurse (RN) - Surgery Clinic

MU Health Care is looking for a compassionate Clinic RN is passionate about delivering exceptional patient-centered care. The ideal candidate is a proactive communicator and critical thinker who can expertly assess patient needs, develop individualized care plans, and coordinate care across multidisciplinary teams to achieve the best possible outcomes. In this role, you will provide comprehensive nursing care, educate patients and families on treatment plans and medications, and champion patient safety and satisfaction at every interaction. We value professionals who are committed to continuous improvement, evidence-based practice, and maintaining the highest standards of nursing excellence. Join MU Health Care and make a meaningful impact by helping patients navigate their healthcare journey with expertise, empathy, and dedication. DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION · Assess 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. · Assess, intervene, and reassess the patient's self-report/symptoms of pain promptly. Utilize an appropriate tool for assessment and reassessment (0-10 numerical scale, FACES, or the FLACC.) · Demonstrate 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. · Demonstrate the ability to evaluate effectiveness of nursing interventions in accomplishing goals and intended patient care outcomes. · Maintain the standards of nursing care and implements the policies and procedures of the hospital and department. Participate in meetings, in-services, and quality and performance improvement groups. · Report 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. · Provide quality care to patients and work 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. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS · Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.