RN-Specialty Procedure II - N7014

Job Summary Registered Nurse (RN) responsible for managing and directing nursing care activities in the areas of cath lab and interventional radiology at MO-SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital. Responsibilities Assessment (20%) Completes assessment of new admission or transfer upon arrival to PACU. Accurately performs and documents patient assessments. Provides timely ongoing patient reassessment documenting pertinent observations. Planning (10%) Identifies patient care needs. Formulates nursing interventions to achieve desired patient outcomes. Initiates individualized care plans. Collaborates with appropriate health team members for coordination of daily plan of care for assigned patients. Implementation (30%) Coordinates, communicates and documents patient care with other disciplines. Provides and documents patient education and discharge planning. Reviews and initiates physician orders accurately and timely. Recognizes changes in patient condition and takes appropriate nursing actions. Adheres to medication/parenteral therapy administration and documentation per policy guidelines. Performs blood‑drawing technique to obtain lab specimens including blood cultures. Notifies anesthesia and surgical physicians of significant changes in patient condition. Assists physicians with procedures, examinations, and other processes related to patient care. Evaluation (10%) Documents effectiveness of nursing care and modifies plan of care as patient progresses toward expected outcomes. Performs and documents ongoing evaluation of effectiveness of care based on assessment data, nursing interventions, patient response to medications, treatments and procedures. Evaluates and documents effectiveness of patient education including level of understanding. Evaluates plan of care and modifies as indicated. Evaluates effectiveness of pain medication and then takes appropriate nursing action. Professional/Leadership (10%) Participates in additional learning experience to increase professional competence. Is at work as scheduled and begins duties promptly at start of shift. Functions as a resource person to co‑workers, patients/families, medical staff and ancillary personnel. Identifies problems, gathers pertinent data, suggests solutions, communicates using appropriate lines of authority, and works toward problem resolution. Directs care delivered by Care Partners. Adheres to and incorporates all customer service standards in patient care and work practices. Safety/Infection Control (5%) Practices universal precautions and disposes of hazardous wastes per established guidelines. Maintains a safe, clean, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients/families/employees. Reports risk management concerns. Completes all annual mandatory requirements (Safety/Fire, Blood Borne Pathogen, Hazardous Communication, TB, Department Specific, Age Appropriate Care, EMTALA). Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner. Service (10%) Provides prompt, respectful, courteous service. Meets physical, spiritual, psychological and emotional needs of patients and families. Responds to patient needs promptly and apologizes for mix‑ups and delays. Communicates effectively and maintains confidentiality. Provides accurate report and quality care in accordance to standards. Shares knowledge with other departments to facilitate workflow and continuity. Uses resources wisely and recommends changes to increase efficiency and minimize waste. Quality Improvement (QI) (5%) Assists in developing unit based PI plan. Collects PI data as assigned. Participates in discussion of PI outcomes. Collaborates in developing and implementing action plans. Participates in research activities on the nursing unit. Age Appropriate Care Demonstrates knowledge and skills of normal growth & development necessary to provide services to the age of the patient served by the department. Demonstrates ability to assess and interpret age specific data to identify patient needs. Utilizes communication skills necessary to interpret age specific responses to service and interaction. Involves family or significant other in decision making related to services provided. Demonstrates ability to provide service needed for the age groups routinely served by the department assigned. Specialized Care ( Restraint Care : Initiates/evaluates alternatives to restraint prior to application; applies restraints consistent with approved procedure; monitors and assesses patient’s response; provides specified patient care; releases restraints as soon as possible. Pain Management (licensed personnel) : Assesses patient for presence of pain; incorporates cultural/spiritual beliefs; implements pain management techniques; includes patient and/or family members in developing pain management plans; considers other methods of pain control. Abuse Assessment : Recognizes abuse; reports signs of possible abuse/neglect; recommends appropriate consultations. Qualifications Minimum Education : Graduate of accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensing. Minimum Experience : One year medical surgical experience required; Critical Care or Post Anesthesia Care experience preferred. Required Course : ALS. Licensure and Certifications State of Illinois: Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) – American Heart Association (AHA); Registered Professional Nurse (RN) – Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR); Advanced Life Support (ALS) – American Heart Association (AHA). State of Missouri: Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) – American Heart Association (AHA); Registered Nurse (RN) – Missouri Division of Professional Registration or Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State; Advanced Life Support (ALS) – American Heart Association (AHA). State of Oklahoma: Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) – American Heart Association (AHA); Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State or Registered Nurse (RN) – Oklahoma Board of Nursing (OBN); Advanced Life Support (ALS) – American Heart Association (AHA). State of Wisconsin: Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) – American Heart Association (AHA); Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State or Registered Nurse (RN) – Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services; Advanced Life Support (ALS) – American Heart Association (AHA). Working Conditions Regular exposure to the risk of blood borne diseases. Contact with patients under wide variety of circumstances. Exposure to unpleasant elements (accidents, injuries, illness). Subject to varying and unpredictable situations; may perform emergency care. Subject to irregular hours; pressure due to multiple competing demands. Exposure to latex. Physical Requirements Prolonged, extensive, or considerable standing/walking. Performs lifts, positions, pushes, and/or transfers patients. Must be able to lift 50 pounds and pull 100 pounds. Requires considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching. Equal Employment Opportunity 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr SSM-SLUH, Inc