RN Weekend Option | Float Pool | 0.6 Part-Time, P-Shift

Phelps Health; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Phelps Health is seeking a Critical Care Float Nurse (RN) to provide direct patient care across ICU, Emergency Department and related units. The role requires a current RN license in Missouri or a Compact state and adherence to infection control and safety standards.

The nurse will assess patients, administer medications, and educate families while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program required.
• One year nursing experience preferred.
• Missouri or Compact licensure as RN; current BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications as specified.
• NIHSS certification and TNCC training are preferred/required as listed in job posting.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care across ICU, ED and additional units as needed.
• Administer medications and perform nursing interventions.
• Monitor patient status and communicate findings to the health care team.
• Document care activities and quality monitoring items.
• Educate patients and families and support safe care transitions.

Skills

Critical care nursing

Communication

Patient education

Infection control

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

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.

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General Summary

• The Critical Care Float 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. The Critical Care Float Nurse responsible for providing patient care across multiple critical care units, including the ICU and Emergency Department. The Critical Care Float Nurse would also float to medical surgical units including, Acute medical services, Medical Oncology, Surgical Orthopedics, SSU unit, Acute Rehab, and Transitional Care Facility depending on hospital needs.

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).

• American Heart Association Advanced Life Support (ACLS)

• American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

• National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification

• MANDT training required

• Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC) required

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.