Job Summary
Job Description
University of Missouri School of Medicine- Department of Neurology
As a Comprehensive Stroke Center and premier referral hub for the surrounding 22 counties and beyond, we offer a rich array of challenging and exciting cases. Working alongside residents and attending physicians, we foster a team-based approach to patient care with thriving clinical and educational opportunities.
Job Responsibilities:
- Work independently and in collaboration with physicians and other health care professionals to provide care to neurological patients in an inpatient setting.
- Communicate with physicians about changes in patients’ clinical conditions, results of diagnostic studies and symptomatology.
- Respond quickly and accurately to changes of conditions.
- Perform treatments and interventions; conduct teaching and counseling of patients and families; and facilitate clinical research.
- Also requires basic computer skills; problem solving, willingness and ability to learn new skills and methods; ability to perform the range of duties in a variety of work settings.
- CME Days/ Funding Available
- Performance Incentive Structure
- Potential of Night Differential Pay Structure
- Potential Hiring / Moving Incentive
- Outstanding University benefits including an 8% retirement match
- A dedicated 28-bed Neurosciences Center with 6 bed EMU
- 30-bed Neurosciences ICU
- AANEM Lab Accreditation with Exemplary Status
- Level IV Epilepsy program
- Comprehensive Stroke Center
- MDA/ALS clinics
- An accredited Sleep Program
- First Adult Certified Duchenne Care Center by PPMD.
- Master of Science in Nursing degree.
- 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.
- Must be granted a “Document of Recognition” from the Missouri Board of Nursing.
- Possess a specialty certificate by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB), the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN), the Pediatric Certification Nursing Board (PCNB), or the National Certification Corporation (NCC).
- Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.
The School of Medicine partners with both MU Health Care (MUHC) and the University of Missouri campus. Highlights include:
- MUHC has one of the highest employee engagement scores in the Midwest.
- Recognized as one of the “150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare” by Becker’s Hospital Review.
- MUHC has consistently been named one of the nation’s “Most Wired” health systems by the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME).
- Missouri’s largest public research university with an average enrollment of 35,000 students.
- One of only five universities nationwide with law, medicine, veterinary medicine, and a nuclear research reactor on one campus.
MU Department of Neurology offers comprehensive and multidisciplinary care in areas such as epilepsy, sleep disorders, movement disorders, neuromuscular diseases, comprehensive cerebrovascular disease, neurological intensive critical care, and headache. In addition, we have expertise in various subspecialty areas, including pediatric neurology, neuro-ophthalmology, neuropathology, neuro-rehab, and multiple sclerosis.
About Columbia:
Be surprised by what Columbia has to offer from picturesque parks to award winning cuisine to amazing art and superb shopping. Columbia is “more than a college town” and “surprisingly sophisticated.”
- Rated as one of the Top 10 most livable college towns in America by [Register to View] July 2022
- #6 Most affordable outdoorsy paces to live by [Register to View] June 2022
- #28 of the Best Places to Live in the US from CBS News April 2022
- 20% Population growth since 2016, low cost of living and great schools
Employees of the University of Missouri and University of Missouri Healthcare are eligible for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program.
Our Community
Columbia is rated by Forbes magazine as the fifth best small city for business and careers in America and is consistently rated a top place to live by Money Magazine, boasting a low cost of living, a vibrant community, and nationally renowned public schools. Columbia is an ideal college town that combines small-town comforts, and community spirit, with big-city feel, activities, and resources. Our community is energetic and engaged, packed with restaurants and entertainment venues, and hosts more than a dozen annual festivals.
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, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at [Register to View]
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at [Register to View]
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