BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by American Heart Association
Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
Health and Immunization Requirements
TB: PPD, QuantiFERON (QGold), or T-Spot within 4 months of start. If TB-positive, a chest X-ray within 5 years and an annual TB questionnaire are required.
N95 fit test: Within 1 year of start, using a 1870+ mask
Measles, mumps, rubella: 2 MMR vaccines or positive titer for each
Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer
Hepatitis B: Titer, vaccine series, or signed declination
Drug screen: 9-panel urine drug screen within 3 months of start (instant tests accepted); marijuana not required; not updated annually
Flu: Vaccine or signed declination required during flu season (October through April); vaccine available onsite at the facility's flu clinic
COVID: Seasonal COVID vaccine or declination required
State Requirements (Missouri)
FCSR results, required by facility
EDL search results, required by facility and updated quarterly
CNA registry check, required for Home Health and Hospice candidates
Sex offender register search results, required by facility
Ongoing Requirements and Onboarding
Annual competency exam
Most recent performance evaluation, updated annually (an attestation may be completed after 3 attempts)
Sign the job description, review the parking policy, and complete the COVID-19 vaccination declaration
Facial hair with mask policy document will be sent to the candidate
Orientation includes 16 non-billable hours; up to 12 of those hours may be used to complete required modules, which may also be completed before the start date
Facility
Phelps County Regional Medical Center
3.9rating(15 reviews)
1 nurse recommends working with Phelps County Regional Medical Center
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Anonymous
Respiratory Care Practitioner (Allied Health Professional)
Staff Position
5.0rating
Pros
The unit is very traveler friendly and the staff are very welcoming and helpful
Cons
They are very good about working with you with days you need to work or be off
Review of Phelps County Regional Medical Center on May 31, 2026
