RN W/E - ICU | 0.6 PT

Phelps Health; Rolla (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Phelps Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care using the nursing process within a hospital setting. The role focuses on safe medication administration, patient and family education, and ongoing assessments to support quality outcomes.

Qualified candidates are graduates of an accredited nursing program with Missouri (or compact) licensure and BLS certification; 90 days are allowed to obtain licensure post-graduation. This is an on-site, full-time position.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current RN license in Missouri or Compact Licensure.
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required; licensure must be obtained within 90 days of graduation.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care using the nursing process.
• Administers medications and provides patient/family teaching.
• Performs initial and ongoing patient assessments and documents care.
• Communicates patient information to physicians and team members to improve outcomes.
• Keeps accurate quality monitoring records and supports clinical decision making.
• Delegates appropriately while fostering teamwork and accountability.
• Maintains infection prevention practices and safe handling of patients.

Skills

Direct patient care

Medication administration

Infection control

Communication

Teamwork & delegation

Education

Nursing degree (RN)

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.*