RN - Medical Oncology Weekend Option | Full-Time, A-Shift | Sign on bonus

Phelps Health; Rolla (MO); Presencial; USD 60.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Phelps Health in Rolla, Missouri, is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to deliver direct patient care using the nursing process and to demonstrate clinical competence in the assigned nursing area while upholding the ANA Code of Ethics.

This role requires timely assessments, medication administration, patient and family education, accurate documentation, and collaboration with physicians and team members to improve patient safety and outcomes; ongoing education is encouraged.

Formación

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required.
• One year experience preferred.
• Current Missouri RN license or Compact Licensure.
• American Heart Association BLS required.
• GN must obtain licensure within 90 days of graduation.

Responsabilidades

• Follows hospital policy on patient safety, infection prevention, safe patient handling and movement.
• Provides nursing care including administration of medications and patient/family teaching.
• Performs initial and ongoing patient assessments.
• Documents patient care activities to support quality measures.
• Communicates patient information to physicians and team members; delegates as appropriate.
• Communicates with patients and families to enhance experience and outcomes.
• Demonstrates critical thinking and pursues continuing education.

Conocimientos

Direct patient care

Nursing process

Communication

Critical thinking

Educación

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Descripción del empleo

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.