RN W/E - Surgical Orthopedics 0.6 PT

LE01 Phelps County Regional Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Phelps Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to deliver direct patient care using the nursing process in a team-based environment, aligned with ANA ethics. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and education among patients and families.

Responsibilities include medication administration, documentation, and coordination with the health care team. Missouri or Compact licensure and BLS are required; one year of experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current RN license in Missouri or Compact Licensure.
• American Heart Association BLS certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Follows hospital policy to provide patient care in a safe environment.
• Maintains and cares for central lines and prevents infections per policy.
• Provides nursing care including medication administration, interventions, and patient/family teaching.
• Performs actions per hospital policy to support quality outcomes and safety.
• Performs initial and ongoing patient assessments to monitor status and inform care.
• Documents all patient care activities to support quality monitoring and decision making.
• Communicates patient information to physicians and team members to improve outcomes.
• Delegates appropriately while fostering teamwork and accountability.
• Communicates with patient and family to enhance experience and provide education.
• Demonstrates critical thinking and pursues ongoing education.

Skills

Patient care

Nursing process

Infection control

Team communication

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Tools

BLS Certification

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!

Phelps Health serves over 200,000 residents in south-central Missouri. Phelps Health is county-owned, non-tax supported and is overseen by a five-member elected board. Phelps Health employs more than 1,900 people, including 100-plus providers. Phelps Health, which includes a hospital licensed for 240 patient beds, serves a six-county area, with its main campus and several clinics located in Rolla, Missouri. Phelps Health also has clinics in Salem, St. James, Vienna and Waynesville, Missouri.