- Pay
- $34.46–51.02/hr
- Where
- Columbia, Missouri, United States
- Level
- Mid
Shift : Weeknights: two 12-hour shifts 1900 – 0730
Work Arrangement : On-Site
Department : Medical Specialties / Adult Medical
Facility : University Hospital – 1 Hospital Drive, Columbia, MO
Compensation :
· Base Pay Range: $34.46 - $51.02 per hour, based on experience
· Shift Differentials: Additional $4.00 per hour for night shift
ABOUT THE JOB
MU Health Care is seeking a compassionate and skilled nurse to join our Medical Specialties unit, where you will care for a diverse adult patient population experiencing a wide range of acute and chronic medical conditions. In this role, you will provide comprehensive nursing care for patients with diagnoses such as pneumonia, sepsis, gastrointestinal disorders, diabetes, cellulitis, infectious diseases, altered mental status, and substance withdrawal. Your clinical assessment skills and ability to recognize subtle changes in patient condition will be essential in supporting timely interventions and positive patient outcomes. You will collaborate closely with physicians, care team members, and support services to develop and implement individualized plans of care. Strong prioritization, critical thinking, and time management skills will enable you to effectively manage the complex needs of multiple patients in a fast-paced environment. You will also play an important role in educating patients and families about disease management, treatment plans, and discharge needs, helping them navigate their healthcare journey with confidence. By embracing evidence-based practice and MU Health Care's commitment to excellence, you will help deliver safe, compassionate, and patient-centered care while continuing to grow your clinical expertise across a broad spectrum of medical conditions.
ABOUT MEDICAL SPECIALTIES
Medical Specialties is a 55-bed unit divided into east and west wings. We deliver exceptional medical and nursing care to a varied patient population, ranging from young adults (18+) to the elderly. Our unit primarily admits patients with acute episodes or chronic conditions that do not necessitate a more specialized unit. We treat a wide array of illnesses, including pneumonia, sepsis, gastrointestinal disorders, diabetes, cellulitis, infectious diseases, mental status changes, and substance withdrawal.
This unit is an excellent place to work, offering exposure to a broad spectrum of illnesses and a varied patient demographic. This environment will enhance your understanding of disease processes, help you master your time management skills, and strengthen your critical thinking abilities. Our positive learning atmosphere, coupled with a culture of teamwork, shared decision-making, communication, and trust, empowers us to provide outstanding patient care.
Join us and be part of a team that values continuous learning and professional growth!
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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DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION
· Assesses the patient's condition and nursing needs, sets goals, and prescribes appropriate nursing actions to meet those goals and the…