NURSE CLINICIAN
University of Missouri - Columbia (MU)
Columbia, MO
Full-time
Health Care Provider
Posted on April 25, 2024
Hiring Department
The School of Medicine – Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Job Description
The School of Medicine – Department of Orthopaedic Surgery is seeking a highly motivated, engaged, and committed Nurse Clinician who is interested in joining a fast-paced, highly productive team.
Our Orthopaedic service talent teams include: Attending Physicians, Fellow/Resident Physicians, Extender Practitioners, Nurses, ATC/OTCs, Clinical Administrative Coordinators, Research Faculty, Research Technical Teams, and Students. Our clinicians have clinical locations in Columbia, Jefferson City, Boonville, Liberty, and Springfield. The ideal candidate will play an instrumental role in the success of sustaining our department's mission: advance the clinical, research and teaching components of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Missouri.
This position will partner with departmental staff to support the overall culture and advancement of the Missouri Orthopaedic Institute and C3 Orthopaedics Initiative (Comprehensive, Cutting Edge, Caring Culture), which fosters a fast learning and continuously improving organization to further our mission.
We are looking for someone with the following characteristics, which complement our culture and work environment:
1. Highly engaged and described as proactive and self-determined.
2. Positive attitude, personable with a desire for close and collaborative working relationships.
3. Thrive in a fast-paced environment and who will be flexible and problem-solve in real time.
4. Highly organized who is detail oriented.
Position overview:
- Build and grow credibility, relationships and understanding of Department/assigned service line to ensure optimal clinical support
- Assist with the strategies of supporting the assigned service line team to ensure long-term success
- Provide medical information, direct patient care, and emotional support to patients and families.
- Provide clinical and administrative support to assigned clinician, accompany, and assist clinician during scheduled, special clinics and surgical cases.
- Supervise patient flow, make scheduling decisions, and assist with patient questions.
- Collaborate with ancillary services and other health care professionals to ensure high quality of patient care.
- Organize and schedule all surgeries and coordinate equipment needed for surgery with operative staff and vendor representatives.
- Support physician's research and teaching efforts by coordinating with various other teams and departments
Shift
Typically, 8:00am – 5:00pm, Monday through Friday with ability to be flexible as needed
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities can be acquired.
Two (2) years of RN experience in an area of specialization.
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.
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.
Performance Expectations
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job; however, completion of these duties is a measure of successful performance. Employees of this job classification are subject to performance reviews. Basic function, responsibilities and characteristics duties may change at any time with or without notice.
Safety Sensitive Status
This position is considered safety sensitive.
Supervision Received
Direction is received from a designated supervisor.
Supervision Exercised
Functional supervision may be exercised over nurses and nursing support staff.
Preferred Qualifications
Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department. Participation in professional nursing organization is desirable.
Anticipated Hiring Range
Hiring Range: $75,275-$109,554 Yearly ($36.19-$52.67 hourly)
Grade: PAT-RN4
University Title: NURSE CLINICIAN
Internal applicants can determine their university title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in Myhr.
Application Materials
In addition to the Online Application, please provide a resume.
Benefit Eligibility
This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website athttps://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.
Values Commitment
We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person's success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.
In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visithttps://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeoor call the Director of Employee and Labor Relations at 573-882-7976.
To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.
