RN - Medical Telemetry - Full-Time, A-Shift

Phelps County Regional Medical Center; Rolla (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Phelps Health is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) to provide direct patient care using the nursing process and adhering to the ANA Code of Ethics. The role emphasizes patient safety, accurate documentation, and collaboration with physicians and care teams.

Ideal candidates are graduates of an accredited nursing program with Missouri RN licensure (or compact). BLS and ACLS certifications are required, NIHSS is preferred, with opportunities for ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required.
• One year experience preferred.
• Current Missouri RN license or Compact Licensure.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS).
• American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
• NIHSS certification from Apex Innovations.

Responsibilities

• Follows hospital policy on patient safety measures to provide care in a safe environment.
• Provides medications administration, nursing interventions, and patient/family teaching.
• Performs initial and ongoing patient assessments and communicates with the health care team.
• Documents all patient care activities and required quality monitoring items.
• Communicates patient information to physicians and team members to improve outcomes.
• Maintains ongoing education and demonstrates critical thinking in nursing practice.

Skills

Communication

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Patient teaching

Education

Nursing degree

Missouri RN license or Compact Licensure

BLS

ACLS

NIHSS certification

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).
• American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• NIHSS certification from Apex Innovations.

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!