RN - OB/Nursery | 0.9 Full-Time, P-Shift

Phelps Health; Phelps (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Phelps Health in Missouri is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care using the nursing process and to uphold the ANA Code of Ethics. The role emphasizes patient safety, medication administration, assessments, and collaboration with the care team; one year of experience is preferred and Missouri license or compact licensure is required.

Graduate of an accredited nursing program, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, and commitment to ongoing professional development are

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program is required.
• Current RN license in the expected state or compact licensure.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS).

Responsibilities

• Follows hospital policy on infection prevention, patient safety, and safe handling to provide care.
• Administers medications and performs nursing interventions to support patient outcomes.
• Conducts initial and ongoing patient assessments and communicates findings to the health care team.
• Documents care activities and quality monitoring items to support clinical decision making.

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

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).

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.