Registered Nurse - Clinical - Transplant Clinic

It's more than a career, it's a calling MO-SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital 1201 Grand It's more than a career, it's a calling MO-SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital 1201 Grand Worker Type: Regular Job Highlights Department: Specialty Transplant Clinic Patient Population: Transplant – liver, kidney and GI Sign On Bonus: Sign‑On Bonus Available – please check with your recruiter for eligibility requirements. Schedule: Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm Location: SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital At SSM Health, we know the healing power of presence begins with compassionate employees like you. As an RN in our Specialty Transplant Clinic, you’ve chosen a career where patients matter–a lot. Our Mission and Values put the patient first and place you in a position to improve each day. Our Specialty & Transplant Clinic cares for many different specialties such as Liver and Kidney. The position is Full‑Time, with flexible day shift hours. Job Summary The Registered Nurse is a professional practitioner who assesses, manages, directs, and provides nursing care activities during the patient's hospital stay and coordinates planning with other disciplines utilizing a patient/customer driven approach. Job Responsibilities and Requirements Position Accountabilities And Performance Criteria Essential Functions: The following are essential job accountabilities and performance criteria: Performs comprehensive nursing assessment/reassessment. Performs age‑appropriate admission assessment or transfer assessment. Obtains input from family/guardian when appropriate. Accurately and completely documents findings. Performs assessment of post‑op/post‑invasive procedure patients. Assesses and documents education and discharge needs of patient and family on admission and throughout hospitalization. Provides patient reassessment documenting pertinent observations according to the patient plan of care, changes in condition, status and/or diagnosis, response to care, procedures, etc., and standards of care. Establishes, coordinates and evaluates a plan of care based on analysis of assessment data, patient diagnosis, lab data, tests, procedures, physician orders, protocols and standards of care and other information as relevant. Identifies short and long term goals based on patient care needs. Formulates nursing interventions to achieve desired patient outcome. Incorporates disease specific evidenced based practice into nursing care plan and other documentation. Provides and documents nursing interventions based on assessed patient needs, plan of care, and changes in patient status. Collaborates with appropriate health team members for coordination of daily plan of care for assigned patients. Provides, coordinates and communicates patient care, including accurate handoff communication reports. Administers and documents medications accurately according to policies and procedures. Monitors, maintains and documents accurate IV fluids and parenteral nutrition according to policies and procedures. Completes referrals as indicated by assessment data. Requests consultation for special needs, equipment, or information for patient and/or family. Provides patient/family education and discharge planning per documentation guidelines and protocol. Clarifies all physician orders as warranted. Acknowledges and implements physician orders in an accurate and timely manner as evidenced by documentation in the medical record. Assists physician with procedures/treatments as requested or delegates to Care Partner as appropriate. Documents "Readback" for all telephone/verbal orders. Takes telephone/verbal orders only in emergency situations. Recognizes changes in patient's condition and takes appropriate nursing actions. Involves the family/guardian when providing care and in decision‑making as appropriate. Recognizes risks for patient and takes appropriate action. Incorporates use of Infection Control practices in daily care. Documents and/or communicates nursing care and or changes in patient condition. 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/family education. Evaluates plan of care and modifies as indicated in "A" above. Recognizes significant changes in patient's clinical parameters and reports immediately to physician and others as indicated. Identifies problems, gathers pertinent data, suggests solutions, communicates using appropriate lines of authority, and works toward problem resolution. Reports variation from care/treatment following the occurrence reporting policy and procedures. Specialized Care Restraint Care – Initiates/evaluates alternatives to restraint prior to application; applies restraints consistent with the approved procedure; monitors and assesses patient's response throughout the restraint period; provides specified patient care (toileting, skin care, hydration, feeding, etc.) on a timely basis; provides consultation for peers to determine alternatives to restraints and 1:1 observation; documents restraint use and associated care thoroughly. Pain Management – Assesses patient for presence of pain on admission and during assessments/reassessments; incorporates patient's cultural/spiritual beliefs regarding pain into pain management plan; implements pain management techniques; focuses on prevention rather than treatment; includes patient/family in plan; considers massage, repositioning, immobilization, music therapy. Abuse Assessment – Is aware of abuse recognition criteria and incorporates it into assessments; reports signs of possible abuse/neglect to Administrative Director of Behavioral Health, physician, Risk Management and Social Work; takes appropriate action to support patient safety when signs of abuse are noted. Demonstrates accountability for own professional practice. Quality and Performance Adheres to all quality and performance standards, policies, procedures, protocols when implementing clinical and technical aspects of care. Participates in learning experiences that increase professional competence. Demonstrates appropriate technical and cognitive skills for area of practice. Maintains currency in all hospital/unit information, communication, policies and procedures. Attends staff meetings/reviews minutes when absent. Participates in Committee(s), Shared Governance, Work Team(s) in a leadership and/or membership role. Reviews Hospital/Nursing publications. Keeps up to date with policies and procedures. Participates and keeps up to date with Shared Governance and Unit Based Practice Council activities and information. Contributes to requests for feedback. Demonstrates ability to change and adapt to changing work demands; responds positively to change. Provides assistance and support to peers, co‑workers and other team members. Adapts positively to changes in unplanned workload and job demands. Ability to relate to coworkers in a professional and appropriate manner. Leadership and Supervision Orients and/or precepts new employees when required. Participates in and maintains a collaborative team approach toward work. Functions as a resource person to co‑workers, patients/families, medical staff and other members of the health care team. Effectively assumes and delegates care and other activities to the appropriate team member. Redirects clinical staff when the medical plan of care is altered. Communicates the plan of care to be followed on each individual patient in a precise and professional manner. Responsible for supervision and teaching of students/new staff nurses. Safety/Infection Control: Performs job in accordance with safety and infection control policies. Safety and Infection Control Practices standard precautions and disposes of hazardous wastes per established guidelines. Maintains a safe, clean, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients/families/employees in accordance to hospital standards. Maintains clutter free environment. Follows hand hygiene procedures. Utilizes Safe Patient Handling techniques and equipment. Keeps personal conversations/background noise to a minimum. Adheres to dress code. Reports risk management concerns using eSRM. Assumes responsibility for completing all annual mandatory requirements: Maintains current license and certifications; Maintain up to date BLS and HI; Annual TB Screening and Influenza vaccination; Annual Ethics Training; Annual Safety Training; Required Information Security course; Required Abuse & Neglect course; Annual Blood Borne Pathogens training (if required); Coursework as assigned for .edu; Annual competency; Age/Population specific competency; orientation competency; Service Specific; Reports variations from care/treatment following the occurrence reporting policy and procedure; Service: Provides service excellence to the customers of Saint Louis University Hospital by delivering timely, high quality care in a courteous and respectful manner. Practice Agreement: For Nursing Staff 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 educating 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; Changing dressings when they need to be changed now rather than later; Maintaining 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 treating all equipment with respect; Maintaining a neat, clean and organized work environment; Keeping the nursing station, bathroom, and break room neat and clean; Leaving my patient’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; Giving hand‑off report to another nurse before I leave the unit with another patient or for any other errand. 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) 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; 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; Work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner. Expectations for Service: 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; 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; Work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner. 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. Staff Signature _______________________________ Print Name _____________________________ Date _____________ Manager Signature ______________________________ Print Name ______________________________ Date _____________ Required Professional License And/Or Certifications State of Work Location: Illinois Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) – American Heart Association (AHA) 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) 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) 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) 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: View phone number on click.appcast.io Transplant (Multidisc) Clinic CSM Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 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. 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