OB/Nursery RN: Lifesaving Care & Family Education

Phelps County Regional Medical Center; Rolla (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Phelps Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care using the nursing process and adhere to the ANA Code of Ethics. Responsibilities include medication administration, patient assessments, and education for patients and families.

Graduate nurses must obtain licensure within 90 days; current Missouri RN license or compact licensure and BLS are required. One year of experience is preferred, with exposure to infectious disease and high safety standards in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing is required.
• One year experience is preferred.
• Current Missouri RN license or Compact Licensure; GN must obtain licensure within 90 days; BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Follows hospital policy regarding patient safety measures to provide care in a safe environment; maintains and cares for central lines and prevents infections.
• Administers medications, performs nursing interventions, and provides patient and family teaching.
• Performs initial and ongoing patient assessments to monitor status and improve safety and outcomes.
• Documents all patient care activities and quality monitoring items to support clinical decision making.
• Communicates patient information to physicians and team members to improve outcomes; delegates as appropriate while fostering teamwork.

Skills

Patient safety

Nursing assessment

Team communication

Patient education

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Job description

Phelps Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care using the nursing process and adhere to the ANA Code of Ethics. Responsibilities include medication administration, patient assessments, and education for patients and families.

Graduate nurses must obtain licensure within 90 days; current Missouri RN license or compact licensure and BLS are required. One year of experience is preferred, with exposure to infectious disease and high safety standards in a hospital setting.