Registered Nurse - Step Down Unit

Job description

It's more than a career, it's a calling.

MO-SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis Worker Type:

Regular Job Summary:

Provides direct nursing care in settings where patients require complex assessments and intervention, in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization. Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Obtains comprehensive data pertinent to the patient from the patient, family other healthcare providers to develop a holistic picture of the patient’s needs or condition.

Analyzes and synthesizes data from the assessment in determining diagnosis or conditions relevant to care.

Identifies optimal outcomes for the patient in collaboration with the patient, family and interprofessional team.

Develops a plan that prescribes strategies and alternatives to attain outcomes, using clinical judgement in collaboration with patient, family and interprofessional care team.

Implements the plan, employing strategies to promote and maintain a safe environment, coordinates implementation with patient, family and interprofessional team.

Evaluates processes and progress toward attainment of goals and outcomes.

Contributes to the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice, evaluates their own practice, and maintains current knowledge and competence.

Communicates effectively in all areas of practice, collaborates with patient, family and interprofessional team.

Uses clinical inquiry and integrates best evidence into practice.

Applies the existing body of evidence-based practice and scientific knowledge in health care to critical care nursing practice, ensuring that nursing care is delivered based on patient’s age-specific needs and clinical needs as described in the department's Scope of Service.

Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

Graduate of accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensing

EXPERIENCE

No experience required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Constant use of speech to share information through oral communication.

Constant standing and walking.

Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.

Frequent sitting, reaching and keyboard use/data entry.

Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.

Frequent use of smell to detect/recognize odors.

Frequent use of hearing to receive oral communication, distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.

Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.

Occasional lifting/moving of patients.

Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting, gripping and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.

Occasional driving.

Rare crawling and running.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS   

State of Work Location: Illinois 

    Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)

    And

    Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) 

    And

        Advanced Life Support (ALS) - American Heart Association (AHA)

        Or

        Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) - Emergency Nurses Association (ENA)

        Or

        Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - American Academy Pediatrics (AAP)

        Or

        Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association (AHA)

        Or

        Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) - Emergency Nurses Association (ENA)

        Or

        Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Essentials - American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)

State of Work Location: Missouri  

    Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)

    And

        Registered Nurse (RN) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration  

        Or  

        Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State  

    And

        Advanced Life Support (ALS) - American Heart Association (AHA)

        Or

        Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) - Emergency Nurses Association (ENA)

        Or

        Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - American Academy Pediatrics (AAP)

        Or

        Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association (AHA)

        Or

        Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) - Emergency Nurses Association (ENA)

        Or

        Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Essentials - American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)

State of Work Location: Oklahoma  

    Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)

    And

    Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State  

    And  

    Registered Nurse (RN) - Oklahoma Board of Nursing (OBN)  

    And

        Advanced Life Support (ALS) - American Heart Association (AHA)

        Or

        Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) - Emergency Nurses Association (ENA)

        Or

        Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - American Academy Pediatrics (AAP)

        Or

        Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association (AHA)

        Or

        Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) - Emergency Nurses Association (ENA)

        Or

        Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Essentials - American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)

State of Work Location: Wisconsin 

    Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)

    And

        Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State  

        Or  

        Registered Nurse (RN) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services  

    And

        Advanced Life Support (ALS) - American Heart Association (AHA)

        Or

        Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) - Emergency Nurses Association (ENA)

        Or

        Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - American Academy Pediatrics (AAP)

        Or

        Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association (AHA)

        Or

        Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) - Emergency Nurses Association (ENA)

        Or

        Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Essentials - American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America) Job Type:

Employee Department:

Prog High - 3and4 Scheduled Weekly Hours:

36 Benefits:

SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

Paid Parental Leave : we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE). 

Flexible Payment Options:  our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.

Upfront Tuition Coverage :  we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members. 

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Worksite address

saint louis, MO, 63190, US

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