Registered Nurse - Stepdown / Critical Care

Job Title and Location MO-SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Fenton Job Type and Schedule Worker Type: Regular Schedule: Part-time, 7A-7P with every third weekend rotation Department Cardiac Telemetry Benefits Benefits: Competitive, affordable health insurance including but not limited to: Getting paid every day Access up to $5,250 in tuition coverage per year Paid maternity & paternity coverage Adoption assistance Various competitive health insurance options & wellness plans Retirement benefits including employer matching plans Long & short-term disability Employee assistance programs (EAP) Sign-On Bonus Sign on bonus available for eligible external candidates. Internal candidates, please check with your recruiter to see what options are available. Job Summary Provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization. Responsibilities Uses standards of medical-surgical nursing practice to increase the quality of care and quality of life for the patient, family, and significant other(s) by evaluating the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice. Establishes effective relationships and serves as an advocate with the patient, family, and significant other(s) to facilitate the development of the care plan unique to the patient’s care needs. Uses the nursing process to develop and implement the plan of care, collect assessment data, determine appropriate nursing diagnoses, identify expected patient outcomes, determine the plan of care, implement interventions, and evaluate patient outcomes. Develops assessment and management strategies considering physical, functional, cultural, social, economic, developmental, spiritual, vocational, and leisure dimensions of health problems. Demonstrates knowledge of the impact of illness on the patient’s status across multiple dimensions. Coordinates and collaborates with patient, family, significant other(s), communities, and inter-professional team to assess needs, set goals, plan interventions, provide care, and evaluate outcomes. Utilizes effective communication to participate in collaborative decision making that is culturally sensitive, ethical, legal, holistic, informed, and humane within resource constraints. Educates the patient, family, and significant other(s) about measures that promote, maintain, and restore health or promote comfort. Fosters a healthy work environment by mentoring and role modelling for nursing colleagues, students, and others. Applies evidence-based practice to medical-surgical nursing to meet age-specific and clinical needs as described in the department's Scope of Service. Works in a constant state of alertness and safety. May perform point of care testing according to policies and procedures. 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 and far Frequent use of smell to detect odors Frequent use of hearing to receive oral communication and alarms 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 movements Occasional driving Rare crawling and running Licenses and Certifications State of Work Location: Illinois Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois State of Work Location: Missouri Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) Registered Nurse (RN) - Missouri OrRN 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 State of Work Location: Wisconsin Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State or by Wisconsin DSSP Work Shift Day Shift (United States of America) Job Type Employee Department Code 1011000113 Prog - 4N Weekly Hours 24 Additional Benefits SSM Health offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: Paid Parental Leave: one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE) Flexible Payment Options: DailyPay access to earned wages (fees may apply) Upfront Tuition Coverage: FlexPath Funded for eligible team members SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. 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