RN Critical Care Float Pool | Part-Time and Full Time Available | P Shift Only

Phelps Health; Rolla (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for growth

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Missouri is seeking a Critical Care Float Nurse (RN) for part-time and full-time shifts. The role requires providing direct patient care across multiple critical care units, including ICU and Emergency Department. Candidates must hold a valid RN license in Missouri, with the ideal candidate having at least one year of nursing experience. Join a dedicated team committed to delivering life-saving care and enhancing health outcomes for the community.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in the State of Missouri or Compact Licensure.
• One year of nursing experience preferred.
• NIHSS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care using nursing process.
• Communicates patient information to improve outcomes.
• Maintains optimal safety environment in patient care.
• Document care, monitor patient status, and communicate with the care team.
• Ensure infection prevention and safety policies are followed.
• Maintain central lines and prevent infections per policy.

Skills

Clinical competence

Critical thinking

Patient communication

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Advanced Life Support (ACLS)

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Job description

RN Critical Care Float Pool | IPT, Part-Time, Full Time Available | P Shift Only

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Phelps Health is a 2000‑employee‑strong hospital and healthcare system serving the heart of small‑town Missouri. No matter where you start with us, we’re committed to taking our team to the top. If you’re ready for the challenge of providing life‑saving care or supporting those who do, read on to find your fit in the Phelps Health family.

General Summary

The Critical Care Float Nurse (RN) provides direct patient care using the nursing process, demonstrating clinical competence relevant to the area of nursing practice, and adhering to the ANA Code of Ethics. The Critical Care Float Nurse is responsible for providing patient care across multiple critical care units, including the ICU and Emergency Department. The Critical Care Float Nurse also floats to medical surgical units including Acute Medical Services, Medical Oncology, Surgical Orthopedics, SSU unit, Acute Rehab, and Transitional Care Facility depending on hospital needs.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Follows established hospital policy regarding patient safety measures such as infection prevention, safe patient handling and movement, critical lab notification, etc. to provide patient care in an optimally safe environment. Maintains and cares for central lines and prevents surgical site infections per policy.
• Provides quality nursing care including administration of medications, nursing intervention, and patient and family teaching. Performs such actions within the guidelines established in hospital policy and procedure to support quality outcomes and patient safety.
• Performs initial and ongoing assessments in all aspects of patient care to monitor patient status, improve quality, enhance patient safety, and to provide accurate information to health care team members.
• Documents all patient care activities and required quality monitoring items to comply with established quality measures and support clinical decision making.
• Communicates patient information to physicians and appropriate team members to improve patient outcomes. Delegates as appropriate while maintaining an atmosphere fostering team work and accountability.
• Communicates with patient and family members in a timely manner to enhance the patient experience and provide education to support health care outcomes.
• Demonstrates critical thinking into nursing practice and attempts to develop skills and abilities through continuing education.

Education

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required.

Work Experience

• One year experience preferred.

Certification/License

• Current RN license in the State of Missouri or Compact Licensure.
• Graduate nurses (GNs) must obtain licensure within 90 days of graduation.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS).
• American Heart Association Advanced Life Support (ACLS).
• American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).
• NIHSS certification.

Mental/Physical Requirements

• Considerable mental concentration required. Lifting up to 35 lbs., turning activities, standing, carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, crouching, twisting, reaching and nearly constant walking required.

Working Conditions

• Frequent exposure to infectious disease and communicable disease via blood and other bodily fluids. May encounter hostile persons at times.

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