RN - Hospice | Full Time, Day Shift

LE02 PCRMC Health Services Inc; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Phelps Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide direct patient care using the nursing process, upholding ethical standards and high-quality care. The role requires active collaboration with the health care team and adherence to hospital protocols.

The successful candidate will have an MO RN license, BSN preferred, and at least one year of clinical or home health nursing experience, with a commitment to patient advocacy and continual learning.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing is required.
• One year of clinical nursing experience required.
• BSN preferred; MO license required for practice.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care using the nursing process.
• Administers medications and planned interventions per policies.
• Communicates patient condition changes to physician using SBAR.
• Coordinates patient care with health care team and facilities.
• Documents patient care activities in the medical record.
• Evaluates progress and updates the care plan.
• Develops age-appropriate, patient-focused care plans.
• Provides patient and family education relevant to needs.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Home Health nursing

SBAR communication

Documentation

Education

Graduate from an accredited nursing program

Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred

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 to patients 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

• Serves on an agency council or committee, as a clinical coach, or in another professional role as defined by the Home Health Manager or Director. This requirement may be waived if the RN is enrolled in a bachelors or masters nursing degree program.
• Administers medications and performs planned interventions safely, competently, and efficiently by following hospital policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Communicates to the physician changes in the patient’s condition and advocates for patient needs in a collegial manner and using the SBAR format.
• Coordinates patient care by effective collaboration with other health care team members and facilities.
• Demonstrates understanding of the dynamics of health care, adapting to change in a positive and professional manner.
• Documents accurately and appropriately patient care activities at point of care including assessments, interventions, care plans, and physician communication in the patient’s medical record, using electronic screens and fields appropriately.
• Evaluates the progress the patient has made towards goals and updates the care plan accordingly.
• Initiates an age‑appropriate, patient‑focused care plan upon admission and with patient/family involvement.
• Provides and coordinates patient and family education pertinent to the patient’s needs, level of education, and cultural background.
• Self‑reflects on performance by turning mistakes and successes into learning opportunities.
• Uses critical thinking skills when assessing patient’s needs, planning care, and preparing for discharge.
• Utilizes evidence‑based practice, keeping knowledge and skills up to date related to clinical setting.

Education

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing required.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing preferred.

Work Experience

• One year of clinical nursing experience required.
• One or more years of Home Health Nursing experience preferred.

Certification/License

• Current RN license in the State of Missouri or Compact Licensure required unless new graduate nurse.
• Graduate nurses (GN) must obtain licensure within 90 days of graduation.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support required.

Mental/Physical Requirements

Considerable mental concentration required due to end‑of‑life dynamics of position as well as nursing. Lifting up to 35 lbs., turning activities and nearly constant walking required. Standing, turning, carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, crouching, twisting, and reaching.

Working Conditions

• Frequent exposure to communicable disease via blood and body fluids.
• Frequent exposure to infectious diseases and hostile persons at times.
• Works with sharps and other potentially biohazardous materials.
• Variation in environmental temperatures.
• Exposure to various community environments.

We invite you to apply to join us on our mission in health care.