Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical - Abdominal Transplant - Nights

Job Summary Title : Registered Nurse (RN) Location : MO-SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital, 1201 Grand Type : Regular Employee Schedule : 36 weekly hours Responsibilities The Registered Nurse is responsible for assessing, managing, directing, and providing nursing care activities during patients’ hospital stay and coordinating planning with other disciplines while maintaining a patient/customer driven approach. Core duties include: Performs comprehensive nursing assessment and reassessment. Obtains family/guardian input as appropriate and documents findings accurately. Assesses admission, transfer, and post‑operative patients and documents education, discharge needs, and nursing interventions. Develops, coordinates, and evaluates individualized care plans based on assessment data, diagnoses, lab results, physician orders, protocols, and standards of care. Establishes short‑ and long‑term goals and formulates evidence‑based nursing interventions to achieve desired outcomes. Collaborates with health team members to coordinate daily care plans and communicates patient status through accurate handoff reports. Administers medications, monitors IV therapy, maintains documentation, and completes referrals or consultations as indicated. Provides patient and family education, clarifies physician orders, assists physicians with procedures, and documents “readback” for verbal orders. Recognizes changes in patient condition, responds appropriately, involves family in care decisions, and implements infection control practices. Evaluates effectiveness of care, patient education, and care plans; reports significant changes and utilizes problem‑solving processes. Qualifications Minimum Education : Licensed Registered Nurse in the state of Missouri. Required Licenses (for each applicable state): MO: Registered Nurse (RN) – Missouri Division of Professional Registration or RN issued by Compact State. IL: Registered Professional Nurse (RN) – Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. OK: Registered Nurse (RN) – Oklahoma Board of Nursing or RN issued by Compact State. WI: Registered Nurse (RN) – Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services or RN issued by Compact State. Basic Life Support (BLS) HealthCare Provider – American Heart Association (AHA) is required for all states. Benefits Competitive and affordable health insurance options. Tuition coverage up to $5,250 per year. Maternity, paternity, and adoption assistance. Retirement benefits with employer matching. Long‑term and short‑term disability insurance. Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Paid parental leave (one week for newborn or adopted children, prorated). Flexible payment options through DailyPay. Upfront tuition coverage via FlexPath. Legal Statements 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr SSM Health