Graduate Nurse - Observation Unit

Job Opportunity at SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital

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

MO-SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital

Worker Type: Regular

Job Highlights: Med Surg Bordley 9N - SSM Health St. Louis University Hospital St. Louis, MO

Bordley's 9 North floor is a 16 bed observation unit designated for patients requiring short stays of 24-48 hours with a focus on rapid bed turnover.

Schedule: Full time, 7p-7a varying nights with every third weekend, holiday requirement, no on call requirement

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!

Job Summary:

Pre-licensure graduate of an accredited nursing program who actively participates in SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital New Graduate Nurse Residency Program. Under the direction of RN, provides care to patients within scope of role and professional standards. Responsible for the delivery of age appropriate care for assigned patients with a wide variety of medical conditions.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES AND PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Essential Functions: The following are essential job accountabilities and performance criteria:

Under the direction of the RN Preceptor:

1. Performs comprehensive nursing assessment/reassessment.
2. Accurately and completely documents findings.
3. Performs assessment of post-op/post-invasive procedure patients.
4. Assesses and documents education and discharge needs of patient and family on admission and throughout hospitalization.
5. Provides and documents nursing interventions based on assessed patient needs, plan of care, and changes in patient status.
6. Documents and or communicates nursing care and or changes in patient condition.
7. Specialized Care: Provides specialized care to patients at high risk for injury.
8. Demonstrates accountability for own professional practice.
9. Ability to relate to coworkers in a professional and appropriate manner.
10. Safety/Infection Control: Performs job in accordance with safety and infection control policies.
11. Service: Provides service excellence to the customers of Saint Louis University Hospital by delivering timely, high quality care in a courteous and respectful manner.
12. Incorporates Performance Improvement and Evidenced Based Practice into individual professional practice.
13. Age Appropriate Care: Provides age-appropriate care to: Adult Geriatric
14. Cost Effective Services

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.

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.