RN- Critical Care Float | Weekend Option | Full-Time, P-Shift | W/E & Float Differential | Sign on Bonus

Phelps Health; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Phelps Health in Missouri seeks a Critical Care Float Nurse (RN) to deliver direct patient care across ICU and ED, with float to multiple units as needed.

Requires graduation from an accredited nursing program and an active MO or compact RN license, plus BLS/ACLS/PALS, NIHSS, and TNCC/MANDT training. One year of experience preferred. Includes lifting up to 35 lbs and ongoing education.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current RN license in MO or Compact Licensure.
• American Heart Association BLS.
• ACLS.
• PALS.
• NIHSS certification.
• MANDT training.
• TNCC.
• GN licensure timelines for grads.

Responsibilities

• Follows hospital policy on infection prevention and patient safety to provide safe care.
• Provides nursing care including meds administration, interventions, and patient/family teaching.
• Performs initial and ongoing patient assessments to monitor status and outcomes.
• Documents patient care activities and quality measures for clinical decision making.
• Communicates patient information to physicians and team members to improve outcomes.
• Engages with patients and families to provide education and enhance experience.
• Demonstrates critical thinking and pursues ongoing education.

Skills

Nursing care

Medication administration

Patient assessment

Documentation

Team communication

Patient education

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Tools

NCLEX readiness

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.

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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.

• 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)

• National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification

• MANDT training required

• Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC) required

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.