RN - Transitional Care Facility FT 0.9

Phelps Health; Rolla (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A local healthcare provider in Rolla, Missouri, is seeking an RN for their Transitional Care Facility. The role involves providing direct patient care, adhering to nursing ethics, and ensuring safety and quality outcomes. Candidates should be graduates of an accredited nursing school, have a current RN license in Missouri, and possess good communication skills. The position also requires lifting and various physical activities, with frequent exposure to infectious diseases. This role is essential for delivering high-quality nursing care.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in the State of Missouri or Compact Licensure.
• Graduate nurses (GNs) must obtain licensure within 90 days of graduation.
• One year of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides quality nursing care including administration of medications.
• Documents all patient care activities and required quality monitoring items.
• Communicates patient information to physicians and team members.

Skills

Patient care

Critical thinking

Communication with patients

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

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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.

Overview

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.

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 teamwork 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 in nursing practice and seeks 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.