RN - Float Pool | FT or PT | P-Shift

Phelps Health; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Phelps Health is a Missouri-based hospital system with about 2,000 employees dedicated to delivering life-saving care and compassionate service. We seek a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide direct patient care using the nursing process, while upholding safety and quality standards throughout the patient journey.

The role covers assessments, medication administration, patient and family teaching, and collaborative care with the health care team.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program required.
• Current RN license in Missouri or Compact Licensure.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• One year nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follows hospital policy on patient safety, infection prevention, safe patient handling and movement, and other procedures to provide safe patient care.
• Administers medications, provides nursing interventions, and educates patients and families.
• Performs initial and ongoing patient assessments to monitor status and support clinical decisions.
• Documents all patient care activities and quality monitoring items to ensure compliance and inform care decisions.
• Communicates patient information to physicians and team members to improve outcomes and maintains team-based accountability.

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 Registered 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.

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).

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.

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!