Rn W/E - Icu - 0.6 Pt

phelpshealth; United States; Sur place; USD 65 000 - 85 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Phelps Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care and apply the nursing process in our Missouri hospital setting. The role emphasizes patient safety, medication administration, assessments, and teaching to patients and families.

Required is an accredited nursing program graduate with an active Missouri RN license or compact licensure, and BLS certification. GN graduates must licensure within 90 days of graduation; one year of experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• One year experience preferred.
• Current RN license in Missouri or Compact Licensure.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Graduate nurses must obtain licensure within 90 days of graduation.

Responsabilités

• Follows hospital policy on patient safety measures to provide care in a safe environment.
• Administers medications and provides nursing interventions and patient/family teaching.
• Performs initial and ongoing assessments to monitor status and support decision making.
• Documents patient care activities to comply with quality measures.
• Communicates patient information to physicians and team members to improve outcomes.
• Keeps patient and family informed timely to enhance experience and outcomes.
• Pursues continuing education to develop skills in nursing practice.

Connaissances

Direct patient care

Nursing process

Infection control

Team communication

Formation

Accredited nursing program

Missouri RN license

Compact licensure eligibility

Description du poste

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!