RN - OB/Nursery | Full Time, P Shift

Phelps Health; Northern (KY, MO); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Phelps Health in Missouri is seeking a Registered Nurse for the OB/Nursery on the P shift. The RN delivers direct patient care, administers medications, and provides patient and family teaching in accordance with the nursing process and ANA ethics.

Graduate of an accredited nursing program is required. Missouri or Compact licensure, BLS from AHA, and at least one year of experience are preferred. Candidates must meet physical demands including lifting up to 35 lbs and frequent walking.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• One year experience preferred.
• 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).

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care using the nursing process and adheres to policy for patient safety and infection prevention.
• Administers medications and conducts nursing interventions with a focus on quality outcomes.
• Performs assessments to monitor patient status and communicates findings to the health care team.
• Documents all patient care activities and quality monitoring items.
• Communicates with patients and families to support education and health care outcomes.

Skills

RN License

BLS Certification

Patient Education

Critical Thinking

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

## RN - OB/Nursery | Full Time, P ShiftApply: Phelps Health Hospital: Full time: Posted Today: JR104109**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.*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! Apply now to join us on our mission in health care.*