RN - Transitional Care Facility | 0.1 IPT

Phelps Health; Rolla (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Phelps Health in Rolla, MO is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care using the nursing process, ensuring safety and quality in every shift.

The ideal candidate is a graduate of an accredited nursing program with MO RN licensure (compact optional) and current Basic Life Support certification. One year of experience is preferred, with a commitment to compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program with active RN license.
• Missouri RN licensure or Compact Licensure required/obtained within 90 days for grads.
• Current BLS certification and hospital policy knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Follows hospital policy on patient safety, infection prevention and safe handling.
• Provides quality nursing care including medications, interventions and patient teaching.
• Performs initial and ongoing assessments to monitor status and safety.
• Documents all patient care activities to support quality measures.
• Communicates patient information to physicians and team members to improve outcomes.
• Delivers appropriate delegation while maintaining teamwork and accountability.
• Informs patients and families to enhance experience and educate for health outcomes.
• Demonstrates critical thinking and pursues ongoing professional development.

Skills

Nursing care

Medication administration

Patient education

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

RN license in Missouri or Compact Licensure

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.*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.*