RN - Nurse Clinician - Ellis Fischel Radiation Therapy

Shift: 4 10 hour shifts, Monday - Friday, 7:30a - 5:30p Department: Radiation Oncology - Ellis Fischel Cancer Center Salary Range: $75,275 - $109,554/year - final salary based on experience ABOUT THE JOB MU Health Care is looking for a dedicated and compassionate Nurse Clinician to join our dynamic team in the Radiation Oncology clinic. We're seeking a candidate with exceptional personal attributes to provide specialized care to our patients. The ideal candidate should possess a deep sense of empathy, a passion for patient education, and a commitment to excellence. You'll act as a resource for our patients and their families, providing support and information. Your role will involve collaboration with various healthcare professionals to deliver the highest standard of care. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients. ABOUT MU HEALTH CARE MU Health Care is a growing academic health system in mid-Missouri comprised of multiple hospitals - including the region's only Level 1 Trauma Center and region's only Children's Hospital - and over 90 specialty clinics located throughout the region. As an MU Health Care employee, you'll be part of an exceptional team committed to our mission of saving and improving lives. Our core values of inclusion, respect, service, discovery, responsibility and excellence foster a collaborative work environment where you can grow your career. Learn more about MU Health Care. Learn more about living in Columbia, MO. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS * Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one * Generous paid leave and paid time off, including nine holidays * Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8% and full vesting in three years * Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%) * Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more * See a comprehensive list of benefits here. DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION Act as a resource person for patients, families, nursing staff and other health care professionals in area of expertise. Develops patient /family education materials for assigned patient population. Provides staff education as needed. Assists manager in improving nurse sensitive indicators, rounds with nursing staff assessing knowledge and compliance of staff. Tracks programmatic quality indicators and participates in Quality/Performance improvement activities. Clinical research support: recruit and screen potential research subjects; carry out research protocol as written; monitor patient's compliance; and compile, retrieve and analyze research data. Collaborates with other health professionals in the provision of patient care while maintaining standards of care utilizing the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice and the Code of Ethics for Nurses as the foundation for nursing practice and meeting the standards for regulatory requirements for state and federal agencies. Participate in the planning, developing, facilitating/coordinating and evaluation of interdisciplinary patient care includes nursing and various clinical disciplines. Rounds with physician team as directed. Includes patient/family education and discharge planning. Participates in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care for the assigned patient population. Provides direct patient care as required. Promote and achieve satisfaction of external and internal customers. Effectively intercede with families and patients and resolve concerns related to the delivery of health care services. May complete unit/department specific duties as outlined in department documents. REQUIRED 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. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department. 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.