RN - Surgical Orthopedics | IPT | A-Shift

LE01 Phelps County Regional Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Phelps Health in Rolla, MO, is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care using the nursing process and uphold ANA ethical standards. You will perform assessments, administer medications, and educate patients as part of a collaborative care team.

Required is a Graduate of an accredited nursing program with a current MO or Compact RN license and BLS. One year of experience is preferred; GN must obtain licensure within 90 days of graduation. This is a full-time on-site role.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current RN license in Missouri or Compact Licensure; GN must obtain licensure within 90 days.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS).
• One year experience preferred.
• Graduate nurses must obtain licensure within 90 days of graduation.

Responsibilities

• Follows hospital policy to ensure patient safety and optimal care.
• Administers medications and provides nursing interventions.
• Performs patient assessments and documents care.
• Communicates with physicians and health care team to improve outcomes.
• Delegates tasks appropriately while fostering teamwork.
• Educates patients and families to support health care outcomes.

Skills

Nursing process

Direct patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Documentation

Critical thinking

Education

RN licensure (Missouri or Compact)

BLS Certification

Graduate of accredited nursing program

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.

Registered Nurse (RN) - General Summary

The 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!

Phelps Health serves over 200,000 residents in south-central Missouri. Phelps Health is county-owned, non-tax supported and is overseen by a five-member elected board. Phelps Health employs more than 1,900 people, including 100-plus providers. Phelps Health, which includes a hospital licensed for 240 patient beds, serves a six-county area, with its main campus and several clinics located in Rolla, Missouri. Phelps Health also has clinics in Salem, St. James, Vienna and Waynesville, Missouri.