RN - Float Pool | W/E option | P shift PT or FT

LE01 Phelps County Regional Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

LE01 Phelps County Regional Medical Center is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide direct patient care using the nursing process while adhering to the ANA Code of Ethics. The role includes responsibilities related to patient care, safety measures, and effective communication with families and the healthcare team.

Preferred candidates will have a graduate nursing degree and preferably one year of prior experience. Important certifications include BLS and ACLS. This position frequently exposes staff to infectious diseases while requiring strong teamwork and critical thinking skills.

Qualifications

• One year of nursing experience preferred.
• Current RN license in the State of Missouri or Compact Licensure.
• Graduates must obtain licensure within 90 days of graduation.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care using the nursing process.
• Maintain and care for central lines and prevent infections.
• Document patient care activities and communicate information effectively.
• Ensure patient safety measures are followed.

Skills

Patient care

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Medication administration

Health education

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Advanced Life Support (ACLS)

NIHSS certification

Job description

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).
• American Heart Association Advanced Life Support (ACLS).
• National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (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.