Graduate Nurse Cardiac Stepdown Unit

SSM Health Mount Vernon, IL 62864, US

$31.21 - $49.94 / hour

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

IL-SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital - Mount Vernon

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Highlights:

Cardiac Stepdown Unit - SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital – Mt. Vernon, IL

Eligibility:

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program

• Eligible to practice as determined by State Board of Nursing

• Less than one year of experience working as an RN

Being a nurse is more than a job, it’s a calling. That is why SSM Health wants to invest in your future. As a new graduate nurse hired with SSM Health, you will participate in the SSM Health Nurse Residency Program. This will allow you to connect and learn from other graduate nurses across the system as you work to enhance your confidence, knowledge, and practical skill. The residency program is designed to complement your education and support your continued professional growth.

Join our team and make a difference every day while enjoying competitive pay, great benefits, and a supportive work environment.

We offer competitive, affordable health insurance and benefits designed to support you and your family.

Fulfill your calling with SSM Health — apply today!

Pay Range:

$31.21 - $49.94

Pay Rate Type:

Hourly

SSM Health values the skills and talents that each team member brings to our organization. Compensation for this role is based on a variety of components including relevant experience, labor market, and other qualifications. The posted pay range for this position is what SSM Health reasonably expects, in good faith, to offer based on the circumstances at the time of posting. SSM Health may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Job Summary:

Licensed new graduate nurse from an accredited nursing program who actively participates in SSM Health New Graduate Nurse Residency Program. Provides professional nursing care to patients, which includes assessing, planning, implementing, coordinating, delegating and monitoring tasks assigned to other members of the care team in accordance with professional nursing standards. Responsible for the delivery of age appropriate care for assigned patients with a wide variety of medical conditions.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs specialized tasks based on demonstrated competence to provide nursing care for patient population served.
Performs patient assessments including biophysical, psychosocial, spiritual, cultural, and age appropriate needs of the patients, including the assessment of nutrition, pain management, and signs/symptoms of abuse or neglect in order to develop, evaluate and modify patient's plan of care.
Develops a realistic, comprehensive patient family educational plan, using appropriate resources and methods of instruction and provides patient/family health education and coaching.
Completes accurate and timely documentation including the processing of physician orders, in accordance with policies and procedures. Monitors and evaluates delivery of nursing care given by team members based on patient needs and professional judgement.
Collaborates with physicians and other health care professionals regarding all aspects of patient care.
Completes competency and requirements.
Applies the existing body of evidence-based practice and scientific knowledge in health care to 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)

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

State of Work Location: Oklahoma

Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
And
Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State
Or
Registered Nurse (RN) - Oklahoma Board of Nursing (OBN)

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

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type:

Employee

Department:

1003000046 Pat Rms 3200 CSU

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

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.

Explore All Benefits

SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Click here to learn more.

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G) Responsible for the supervision and teaching of students/new staff nurses. 8) Safety/Infection Control: Performs job in accordance with safety and infection control policies. Criteria A) Practices standard precautions and disposes of hazardous wastes per established guidelines. B) Maintains a safe, clean, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients/ families/employees in accordance to hospital standards. 1. Maintains clutter free environment. 2. Follows hand hygiene procedures. 3. Utilizes Safe Patient Handling techniques and equipment. 4. Keeps personal conversations/background noise to a minimum. 5. Adheres to dress code. C) Reports risk management concerns using eSRM. D) Assumes responsibility for completing all annual mandatory requirements: 1. Maintains current license and certifications 2. Maintain up to date BLS and HI 3. Annual TB Screening and Influenza vaccination 4. Annual Ethics Training (Initial Ethics, if new employee) 5. Annual Safety Training 6. Required Information Security course 7. Required Abuse & Neglect course 8. Annual Blood Borne Pathogens training (if required) 9. Coursework as assigned for .edu 10. Annual competency 11. Age/Population specific competency (if applicable) 12. orientation competency (if new hire) 13. Service Specific E) Reports variations from care/treatment following the occurrence reporting policy and procedure. F) Work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner. 9) Service: Provides service excellence to the customers of Saint Louis University Hospital by delivering timely, high quality care in a courteous and respectful manner. Criteria A)Demonstrates care and courtesy 1. Provides prompt, respectful, courteous service. 2. Meets physical, spiritual, psychological and emotional needs of patients and families. 3.Works with other members of the health care team to see that call lights are answered promptly. 4. Apologizes for mix-up and delay. B) Communicates effectively and maintains confidentiality 1. Listens to staff/patient/family concerns and addresses needs. 2. Explains procedures and all education in a manner that staff/patient/ family understand. 3. Allows time for questions. C) Demonstrates competence and collaboration 1. Provides accurate handoff reports. 2. Provides quality care in accordance to standards. 3. Shares knowledge with other departments to facilitate work flow and continuity. D) Provides cost effect services 1. Uses resources wisely. 2. Recommends changes in practice that increases efficiency and minimizes waste. E) Ensures that customer satisfaction is maintained through the use of the "Principles and Commitments" of the hospital AIDET and "One Mission, One Spirit". 10) Incorporates Performance Improvement and Evidenced Based Practice into individual professional practice. Criteria A) Assist in developing and implementing nursing unit goals. B) Remains current with evidenced based practice initiatives. C) Identifies opportunities for improvement, participates in data collection when requested, suggests solutions, communicates using appropriate lines of authority and works toward problem resolution. D) Participates in the performance/process improvement process. 1. Assists in developing unit based Performance Improvement and action plans. 2. Leads a performance improvement team when requested 3. Contributes to data collection 4. Participates in evaluation of Performance Improvement results. E) Participates in nursing research activities. F) Participates in Departmental and Hospital Performance Improvement activities when warranted. G) Participates in occurrence reviews H) Contributes to the maintenance/improvement of all nursing quality indicators. 11) Age Appropriate Care: Provides age-appropriate care to: _____Adult _____Geriatric Criteria A) Demonstrates knowledge and skills of normal growth & development necessary to provide services to the age of the patient served by the department. B)Demonstrates ability to assess and interpret age specific data to identify patient needs. C) Utilizes communication skills necessary to interpret age specific responses to service and interaction. D) Involves family or significant other in decision making related to services provided. E)Demonstrates ability to provide service needed for the age groups routinely served by the department assigned. 12) Cost Effective Services Criteria A) Uses resources efficiently. B) Recommends change in practice that increase efficiency and minimize waste. C) Documents chargeable supplies and equipment used to provide care. D) Prioritizes responsibilities and completes work on time. E) Utilizes non-clinical time in a constructive manner, i.e. completing chart audits, .edu, mandatory education requirements. DISCLAIMER: Performs other related duties as assigned or requested. Job Specifications MINIMUM EDUCATION: RN licensure in the State of Missouri, or new graduate of accredited school of nursing and must obtain licensure within 6 months of graduation. WORKING CONDITIONS: May be exposed to the risk of blood borne diseases. Exposure to unpleasant elements (accidents, injuries, and illness). Subject to varying and unpredictable situations. Handles emergency and crisis situations. Subject to irregular hours. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Occasional prolonged standing/walking. Occasionally lifts, positions, pushes and/or transfers patients. Occasional reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching. REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS State of Work Location: Illinois • Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) • Or • FUTURE - Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) within 90 days - American Heart Association (AHA) • And • FUTURE - Registered Professional Nurse (RN) within 3 months of Official NCLEX Pass Date - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) • And • Official NCLEX Pass Letter - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) State of Work Location: Missouri and Oklahoma • Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) • Or • FUTURE - Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) within 90 days - American Heart Association (AHA) • And • FUTURE - NCLEX results for Registered Nurses must be provided within three months of the graduation date - Pearson VUE • And • FUTURE - NCLEX test date within 30 days - Pearson VUE State of Work Location: Wisconsin • Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) • Or • FUTURE - Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) within 90 days - American Heart Association (AHA) • And • FUTURE - Status of Fail on The National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses within 3 months of graduation date - Pearson VUE • And • FUTURE - NCLEX test date within 30 days - Pearson VUE • And WI Nursing Temporary Permit - State of Wisconsin Employee___________________________________________Date____________ Supervisor__________________________________________Date_____________ Department Director __________________________________Date_____________ Administration________________________________________Date_____________ The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified. An individual working in their job classification must also perform specific tasks upon request by supervisor personnel. Furthermore, the duties and responsibilities for this job classification are subject to change at the discretion of the medical center. Practice Agreement For Nursing Staff Please read the below standards and expectations. Standard (I understand that . . .) Our patients deserve care that sets the standard for excellence and meets the needs of each and every patient whose care is our primary purpose and mission. (Quality) Expectations (So I will . . .) Achieve Excellence in Infection Control By: Isolating per policy Consistently adhering to proper infection control practices and I will educate patients and visitors of the same. Taking responsibility to read, learn, follow, enforce and remain up to date on Saint Louis University Hospital policies and procedures. Practicing excellent hand washing technique - Wash or gel my hands when going into and coming out of patient rooms and between glove use, especial when it relates to dressing changes, suctioning, etc. Change dressings when they need to be changed now rather than later and maintain all invasive lines as directed by policy. Vaccinate per policy. Notify my supervisor if I see anyone or anything that puts my patient at risk. Utilizing safe practices during crisis situations (i.e. codes) and transport to other departments, e.g. masks, 02 tanks. Achieve Excellence in Nursing Practice By: Contributing in a positive way to the functioning of the patient care team. Taking an active role in practice development through participation in unit based and hospital committees. Ensuring that documentation of patient care is consistently thorough and legible. Rounding with a purpose on each patient. Modeling practice excellence to new employees. Ensuring that licensure, certifications, and other mandatory requirements are completed within assigned deadlines. Own and Respect My Environment By: Maintaining proper care of and treat all equipment with respect (clean up after using the microwave, not hit the walls with beds etc.). Maintaining a neat , clean and organized work environment. Keeping the nursing station, bathroom, and break room neat and clean. Leaving my patent's room in good order, with supplies in place, and ready for the next shift and my work area in the same condition as I would like to see when I return. If I see something out of order I will pick it up, fix it, or call to have it repaired. I will not assume that someone else will do it. Giving hand-off report to another nurse before I leave the unit with another patient or for any other errand. Standard (I understand that . . .) Treating my colleagues, our patients, visitors, and business partners with respect and dignity is necessary to create an environment where excellence in caring and nursing practice can thrive. (People) Expectations (So I will . . .) Show empathy to every patient and communicate my commitment to assist in their comfort, safety, and restoration to health. Demonstrate my respect to my colleagues and co- condition and concerns, mentoring new employees, resolving conflicts constructively, and proactively scheduling shifts to meet unit needs. Come to work with a positive attitude. Offer constructive criticism to co-workers when addressing concerns, praising in public and criticizing in private when necessary. Be part of the solution not part of the problem. Not complain to or complain in front of my patients/families and staff (i.e. too busy or short staffed, no lunch). Follow up on patient concerns every time to the appropriate person. Respond promptly to patient requests. Always refer to physicians as Dr. ____. Make sure that my patients are checked at least every ___ 1 hour ___ 30 minutes ___ 15 minutes per clinical standard and as appropriate. Standard (I understand that . . ) Patients and their families are scared and vulnerable. It is my responsibility to communicate through verbal and non- vernal means that I am here to help. (Service) Expectations (So I will . . .) Introduce myself to all my patients and family members. Take time to tell them what to expect and keep them informed. Answer lights promptly to meet a patient's needs and prevent patient falls. Respect the patient's privacy and modesty - close curtains, cover patient, reduce traffic in patient's room during procedures. Explain all procedures, test, medications and monitoring equipment, etc to each patient and discuss plan of care for the day/shift with patient and family. Be compassionate and empathetic to their concerns at all times. The intent of this agreement is not to provide a complete list of job responsibilities. Its intent rather is to be a positive statement of concrete actions which will ensure that nursing practice at Saint Louis University Hospital sets the benchmark for excellence in service, quality, and people. As a member of the nursing staff at Saint Louis University Hospital, I understand that on behalf of my hospital, our patients and my co-workers I will conduct myself according to this agreement at all times. Staff Signature __________________________________________ Print Name ___________________________________________ Date _______________ Manager Signature _________________________________________ Print Name _________________________________________ Date ______________ 2/16/09 REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS State of Work Location: Illinois • Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) • Or • FUTURE - Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) within 90 days - American Heart Association (AHA) • And • FUTURE - Registered Professional Nurse (RN) within 3 months of Official NCLEX Pass Date - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) • And • Official NCLEX Pass Letter - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) State of Work Location: Missouri and Oklahoma • Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) • Or • FUTURE - Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) within 90 days - American Heart Association (AHA) • And • FUTURE - Status of Fail on The National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses within 3 months of graduation date - Pearson VUE • And • FUTURE - NCLEX test date within 30 days - Pearson VUE State of Work Location: Wisconsin • Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) • Or • FUTURE - Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) within 90 days - American Heart Association (AHA) • And • FUTURE - Status of Fail on The National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses within 3 months of graduation date - Pearson VUE • And • FUTURE - NCLEX test date within 30 days - Pearson VUE • And WI Nursing Temporary Permit - State of Wisconsin Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America) Job Type: Employee Department: 1001000037 Prog - 6S 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. Explore All Benefits SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status , or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Click here to learn more.