Registered Nurse - Stepdown / Critical Care

SSM Health St. Louis, MO, US

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

MO-SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - St. Charles

Worker Type:

PRN2

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:

Night Shift (United States of America)

Job Type:

Employee

Department:

1300000002 ICU - 2D

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.

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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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