RN - Medical Telemetry | Part-Time, P-Shift

Phelps Health; États-Unis; Sur place; USD 63 000 - 85 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Phelps Health in Missouri is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care using the nursing process and uphold ethical standards. You will collaborate with the care team to ensure safe, effective treatment and patient education.

Ideal candidates have a nursing degree, Missouri RN license, current BLS/ACLS, and a commitment to continuous learning. One year of experience is preferred; GN graduates must obtain licensure within 90 days.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current Missouri RN license or Compact Licensure.
• BLS certification required.
• ACLS certification required.
• NIHSS certification.

Responsabilités

• Follows hospital safety policies to provide patient care in a safe environment.
• Administers medications and provides nursing interventions and patient/family education.
• Performs initial and ongoing patient assessments and monitors status.
• Documents care activities and quality monitoring items for clinical decision making.
• Communicates patient information to physicians and team members to improve outcomes.
• Engages with patients and families to enhance experience and education.
• Continues professional development through education.

Connaissances

Nursing care

Infection control

Patient safety

Communication

Critical thinking

Formation

BSN

Outils

EMR systems

Description du poste

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.

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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!