RN - Surgical Orthopedics | Irregular Part-Time

LE01 Phelps County Regional Medical Center; United States; Vor Ort; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Phelps Health in Missouri is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide direct patient care using the nursing process, ensuring safety and quality in all activities.

The role requires graduation from an accredited nursing program and current RN licensure in Missouri or a compact state, with BLS certification. One year of experience is preferred, and essential duties emphasize patient safety, documentation, and education.

Qualifikationen

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required.
• Current RN license in Missouri or Compact Licensure; BLS required.
• One year of nursing experience preferred.

Aufgaben

• Provide direct patient care using the nursing process in a safe, ethical manner.
• Administer medications and perform nursing interventions per policy.
• Document care activities accurately and in real time.
• Assess patient status and communicate changes to the health care team.
• Educate patients and families to support health care outcomes.
• Demonstrate critical thinking to improve patient safety and quality care.

Kenntnisse

Patient care

Critical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Ausbildung

RN license (Missouri/Compact)

Graduate of accredited nursing program

Jobbeschreibung

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!

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.