Registered Nurse - Stepdown/Critical Care

It's more than a career, it's a calling Below covers everything you need to know about what this opportunity entails, as well as what is expected from applicants. MO-SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis Worker Type: Regular Job Highlights: Department : Progressive stepdown/TCU Schedule: Fulltime Weekend Option, Nights ( 7p-7a) enefits: 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 available for eligible external candidates! sign on bonuses are for external qualified candidates. Internal candidates, please check with your recruiter to see what options are available Job Summary: Provides direct nursing care in settings where patients require complex assessments and intervention, in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization. Job Responsibilities and Requirements: PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES * Obtains comprehensive data pertinent to the patient from the patient, family other healthcare providers to develop a holistic picture of the patient's needs or condition. * Analyzes and synthesizes data from the assessment in determining diagnosis or conditions relevant to care. * Identifies optimal outcomes for the patient in collaboration with the patient, family and inter-professional team. * Develops a plan that prescribes strategies and alternatives to attain outcomes, using clinical judgement in collaboration with patient, family and inter-professional care team. * Implements the plan, employing strategies to promote and maintain a safe environment, coordinates implementation with patient, family and inter-professional team. * Evaluates processes and progress toward attainment of goals and outcomes. * Contributes to the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice, evaluates their own practice, and maintains current knowledge and competence. * Communicates effectively in all areas of practice, collaborates with patient, family and inter-professional team. * Uses clinical inquiry and integrates best evidence into practice. * Applies the existing body of evidence-based practice and scientific knowledge in health care to critical care nursing practice, ensuring that nursing care is delivered based on patient's age-specific needs and clinical needs as described in the department's Scope of Service. * Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner. * Performs other duties as assigned. EDUCATION * Graduate of accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensing EXPERIENCE * One year 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. REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS State of Work Location: Illinois * Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) * And * Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) * And * Advanced Life Support (ALS) - American Heart Association (AHA) * Or * Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) - Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) * Or * Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - American Academy Pediatrics (AAP) * Or * Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association (AHA) * Or * Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) - Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) * Or * Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Essentials - American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) State of Work Location: Missouri * Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) * And * Registered Nurse (RN) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration * Or * Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State * And * Advanced Life Support (ALS) - American Heart Association (AHA) * Or * Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) - Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) * Or * Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - American Academy Pediatrics (AAP) * Or * Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association (AHA) * Or * Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) - Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) * Or * Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Essentials - American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) State of Work Location: Oklahoma * Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) * And * Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State * And * Registered Nurse (RN) - Oklahoma Board of Nursing (OBN) * And * Advanced Life Support (ALS) - American Heart Association (AHA) * Or * Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) - Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) * Or * Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - American Academy Pediatrics (AAP) * Or * Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association (AHA) * Or * Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) - Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) * Or * Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Essentials - American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) State of Work Location: Wisconsin * Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) * And * Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State * Or * Registered Nurse (RN) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services * And * Advanced Life Support (ALS) - American Heart Association (AHA) * Or * Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) - Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) * Or * Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - American Academy Pediatrics (AAP) * Or * Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association (AHA) * Or * Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) - Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) * Or * Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Essentials - American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Work Shift: Night Shift (United States of America) Job Type: Employee Department: Prog High - 3and4 Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 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. 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