Graduate Nurse (GN) | 15k Sign-On

Are you a passionate Graduate Nurse (GN) looking to make a meaningful impact on patients’ lives? Nucleus Healthcare is seeking a qualified candidate to join a prestigious academic health system in Columbia, MO.

Take the next step in your career and thrive in an environment where you are respected, challenged, and offered endless opportunities to define your career path!

Our partner nurtures a workplace culture you can thrive in.

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DAISY Award Partner

ANCC Accredited Nurse Residency Program

Small town charm. Big opportunities.

Columbia, MO, is an up-and-coming university town in the heart of Missouri known for itsprestigious public universityhealthcare systempublic schoolsdivision 1 sportsaffordable cost of living and housing

With a thriving cultural and culinary scene, many outdoor activities, and easy access to St. Louis and Kansas City, you can have the best of both worlds:

the charm of a small town with the convenience of modern amenities and top-notch healthcare.

Benefits that matter.$15,000 sign-on bonus

Paid-for tuition for local top-ranked university

Up to 75% tuition benefit for employees and 50% for spouses and children at any location or online8% 401k match100% paid parental leave for up to four weeks starting January 2024

Comprehensive health and wellness benefits, including mental health support

Defined career paths and clinical ladder for RNs

PTO ranges from 17 to 22 days based on tenure, 4 personal days, and 12 sick days.

Pay Rate$26.71 per hour - $36.17 per hour, based on experience

Shifts

All shifts available

Job Description

Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, the Graduate 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.

Participates 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 patient's physical, psychological, social, and rehabilitative needs, 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 regard to action and side effects.

Reports pertinent information to appropriate individuals.

Educates patients and significant others about their medications. Demonstrates the ability to evaluate the 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 adherence 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 works with a 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.

Supervision Received

The Graduate Nurse practices under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Supervision includes general oversight and initial and ongoing direction in any given situation, including orientation, procedural guidance, periodic inspection, and evaluations.

Required Qualifications

Professional 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 within the 90-day graduate practice period.

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, holidays, and work during inclement weather will be required.

Nucleus HealthcareWho We Are

Purpose-built, patient-minded, and mission-driven, Nucleus is trusted by major hospitals, health systems, and life sciences organizations with a vision to redefine how healthcare does business.

What We Do

Nucleus Healthcare (“Nucleus”) delivers next-generation human capital management to empower people who power healthcare. Rooted in talent management, Nucleus provides services and solutions that have yielded more than 7,500 hires in healthcare for all levels and roles.

Our Mission

Empower the people who power healthcare.

Our Vision

Redefining the way healthcare does business.

Our Values

We deliver results

• We are committed
• We are precise
• We are change agents
• We are ONE team
• We are fueled by passion and purpose.#appcastmu