About this opportunity
Phelps Health lists this RN – Pre-Op/PACU | Part-Time 0.5, 2-3 days per week M-F w/call opportunity in rolla, Missouri. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
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 SummaryThe PreOp/PACU Registered Nurse (RN) provides direct patient care to patients 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 ResponsibilitiesFollows established hospital policy regarding patient safety measures such as infection prevention, safe patient handling and movement, critical lab notification, etc. to ensure that patient care is provided in an optimally safe environment.Provides quality nursing care including administration of medications, nursing intervention, and patient and family teaching. All actions are performed within the guidelines established in hospital policy and procedure. These actions will 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 accurately and efficiently all patient care activities and required quality monitoring items to support the achievement of compliance with established quality measures (i.e. Core measures).Communicates to physicians and appropriate team members pertinent patient information in order to improve patient outcomes and quality care. Communicates to patient and family members in a timely manner that enhances the patient experience and promotes learning to support health care outcomes.Delegates appropriately to team members while maintaining an atmosphere fostering team work and accountability. Demonstrates understanding of the dynamics of health care, adapting to change in a positive and professional manner in an attempt to support the hospital mission, vision, and values. Incorporates critical thinking into his/her nursing practice and attempts to develop skills and abilities through continued education and various educational opportunities.Performs delegated tasks as directed to maintain quality and enhance patient safety.EducationBachelor of Science degree in Nursing preferred. Graduate from an accredited school of nursing required.Work ExperienceOne year health care experience preferred.Certification/LicenseCurrent RN license in the State of Missouri or Compact State required.American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) required.Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required.Pediatric Advanced LIfe Support (PALS) certification required.Mental/Physical RequirementsConsiderable mental concentration required. Lifting up to 35 lbs., turning activities and nearly constant walking required. Standing, turning, carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, crouching, twisting, and reaching.Working ConditionsFrequent exposure to infectious disease and hostile persons at times. Frequent exposure to communicable disease via blood and other body fluids. Minimal physical discomfort.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.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Worksite address
rolla, MO, 65401, US
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.