Registered Nurse - Charge Nurse - Cardiac Unit

Position RN Charge – Cardiac Unit – MO-SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - Lake Saint Louis. Schedule Part time, Day shift 7am-7pm, varying days (self‑scheduling based on needs and could be subject to change) with every 3rd weekend, holiday requirement, no call requirement. Job Summary Provides leadership and coordination of unit staffing while ensuring implementation of clinical objectives and quality patient care. Primary Responsibilities Assigns, directs, educates and monitors nursing and support staff during assigned shift. Contributes to or performs performance evaluations of staff. Assesses daily patient care needs and develops and distributes patient care assignments, ensuring appropriately scaled care. Collaborates with advanced practice providers to ensure quality outcomes. Evaluates the effectiveness of patient care and identifies any issues that affect desired outcomes. Responds to complaints about patient care and manages them through established channels. May provide input for hiring, training, directing, developing and evaluating staff. Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner. Performs other duties as assigned. Education & Experience Graduate of an accredited school of nursing or an equivalent for licensing. Minimum one year of registered nurse experience. 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 (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors. Frequent use of smell to detect/recognize odors. Frequent use of hearing to receive oral communication, distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc. 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 foot/leg and hand/arm movements. Occasional driving. Rare crawling and running. Licenses & Certifications State of Missouri Registered Nurse (RN) – Missouri Division of Professional Registration or Issued by Compact State. Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) – American Heart Association (AHA). Job Type & Hours Job Type: Employee (Regular), Scheduled Weekly Hours: 24, Shift: Day Shift. Benefits SSM Health offers a comprehensive benefits package including competitive pay, affordable health insurance, paid parental leave, flexible payment options, and upfront tuition coverage. For more details, visit the benefits portal. Sign on Bonus Sign on bonus is available for eligible external candidates. Internal candidates should consult their recruiter for options. EEO Statement 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