RN, Surgical Orthopedics – P-Shift Nurse

Phelps Health; Rolla (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Phelps Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to deliver direct patient care using the nursing process and uphold the ANA Code of Ethics in a hospital setting.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited nursing program and Missouri RN licensure. One year of experience is preferred, with BLS certification required to support safe, high-quality patient outcomes in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• One year experience preferred.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) required.

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.

Skills

Patient care

Medication administration

Infection prevention

Team communication

Clinical assessment

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

Phelps Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to deliver direct patient care using the nursing process and uphold the ANA Code of Ethics in a hospital setting.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited nursing program and Missouri RN licensure. One year of experience is preferred, with BLS certification required to support safe, high-quality patient outcomes in a dynamic healthcare environment.