2025/2026 GRADUATE NURSE: - VARIOUS LOCATIONS & SHIFTS - Columbia Missouri

Company: University Of Missouri Health Care
Location: Columbia, Missouri
Posted On: 05/04/2025

Shift: Varied shifts, but mainly nights and weekendsDepartment: Varied Units in Columbia and Jefferson City, MOSalary Range: $28.35 minimum, unless you have previous LPN work history then it will be based on experience.***Up to $20,000.00 SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE***ABOUT THE JOBThe Graduate Nurse, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, performs routine patient care assignments in commonly occurring situations using established standards. This is a pre-licensure nurse position that typically lasts up to 90 days. Missouri Board of Nursing RN or Nurse Licensure Compact multi-state RN within the graduate nurse practice period of ninety (90) days as a condition of continued employment in this job.ABOUT MU HEALTH CAREAt 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 regions only Level 1 Trauma Center and regions only Childrens 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 Columbia, MO.EMPLOYEE BENEFITSHealth, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day oneGenerous paid leave and paid time off, including nine holidaysMultiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8% and full vesting in three yearsTuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and moreSee a comprehensive list of benefits here.DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTIONParticipates in the nurse residency program while completing orientation.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 implements 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 adhere 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 work with multi-disciplinary team to ensure the highest patient satisfaction.May complete unit/department specific duties as outlined in department documents. May complete unit/department specific duties as outlined in department documents.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSProfessional Nursing program graduate.Must pass the NCLEX exam on the first attempt and obtain Missouri Board of Nursing RN or Nurse Licensure Compact multi-state RN licensure, both within the 90 day graduate practice period.Has less than 1 year of RN experience in the profession.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSAdditional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring departmentPHYSICAL DEMANDSThe 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 in 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 holidays and work during inclement weather will be required.#zrnursing#INDNURSINGEqual Employment OpportunityThe University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.by Jobble More...

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