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

LE01 Phelps County Regional Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Phelps Health is a 2000-employee-strong hospital and healthcare system serving the heart of south-central Missouri. The Critical Care Float Nurse (RN) provides direct patient care across ICU, ED and other units, following ANA ethics and hospital policy.

Graduate of an accredited nursing program with Missouri (or compact) license is required. Certifications (BLS/ACLS/PALS/NIHSS) are expected; one year of relevant experience preferred. Lifting up to 35 lbs. is required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing is required.
• One year experience preferred.
• Current RN license in the State of Missouri or Compact Licensure; GN must obtain licensure within 90 days of graduation.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS certifications; NIHSS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Follows hospital safety policies to provide patient care in a safe environment.
• Maintains and cares for central lines; prevents surgical site infections.
• Administers medications and provides patient and family teaching.
• Performs initial and ongoing patient assessments; communicates with health care team to improve outcomes.
• Documents care activities and quality monitoring items; supports clinical decision making.
• Communicates with patients and families to enhance experience and provide education.

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Job description

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 responsible for providing patient care across multiple critical care units, including the ICU and Emergency Department. The Critical Care Float Nurse would also float 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.

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

• 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.

At Phelps Health, we think we have a better team, benefits, and opportunities for growth than anyone else around, and we invite you to see for yourself! Phelps Health serves over 200,000 residents in south-central Missouri. Phelps Health is county-owned, non-tax supported and is overseen by a five-member elected board. Phelps Health employs more than 1,900 people, including 100-plus providers. Phelps Health, which includes a hospital licensed for 240 patient beds, serves a six-county area, with its main campus and several clinics located in Rolla, Missouri. Phelps Health also has clinics in Salem, St. James, Vienna and Waynesville, Missouri.