Registered Nurse - Outpatient Surgery - Days

Job Summary Registered Nurse (RN) – PRN – responsible for assessing, managing, directing, and providing patient‑focused nursing care during hospital stay. The RN coordinates care with interdisciplinary teams and utilizes a patient/customer driven approach. Essential Responsibilities Reports risk management concerns using eSRM. Completes Annual Blood Borne Pathogens training (if required). Performs comprehensive nursing assessment and reassessment. Conducts age‑appropriate admission or transfer assessments and obtains input from family/guardian when appropriate. Accurately and completely documents findings including post‑op and 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, diagnosis, response to care, procedures, and standards of care. Establishes, coordinates and evaluates a plan of care based on assessment data, patient diagnosis, lab data, tests, procedures, physician orders, protocols, and standards of care. Identifies short‑ and long‑term care goals based on patient needs. Formulates and documents nursing interventions to achieve desired outcomes and incorporates evidence‑based practice into care plans. Collaborates with health team members to coordinate daily plan of care for assigned patients. Communicates patient care, including accurate handoff reports, and documents medication administration and IV fluids per policies and procedures. Monitors, maintains, and documents IV fluids and parenteral nutrition accurately. Completes referrals, requests consultations, and provides patient/family education and discharge planning per guidelines and protocols. Clarifies physician orders when necessary and implements orders accurately and timely. Assists physician with procedures or delegates to care partner as appropriate. Records “readback” for telephone or verbal orders and takes such orders only in emergency situations. Recognizes changes in patient condition and takes appropriate nursing actions, involving family/guardian in decision‑making as needed. Recognizes patient risks and applies infection control practices daily. Documents and communicates nursing care and changes in patient condition. Evaluates effectiveness of care based on assessment data, interventions, medication response, and procedures. Evaluates patient/family education effectiveness and modifies plan of care as needed. Reports variations from care/treatment per reporting policy and develops problem‑solving communication strategies. Provides specialized care to high‑risk patients, including restraint care, pain management, and abuse assessment. Maintains quality and performance standards, policies, and procedures during clinical care. Participates in continuous learning to increase professional competence and stays updated on hospital/unit information. Adapts to changing work demands, supports peers, and demonstrates professional courtesy and problem‑resolution engagement. Orients and precepts new employees when required and participates in collaborative team approaches. Acts as a resource person for coworkers, patients/families, and medical staff, including supervising students or new staff nurses. Practices safety and infection control, disposes of hazardous waste, maintains a clean environment, uses safe patient handling techniques, and adheres to dress code. Completes mandatory training: current license and certifications, BLS and HI, annual TB screening, influenza vaccination, ethics training, safety training, information security, abuse & neglect course, blood‑borne pathogens training, and competency activities. Delivers customer‑centric service with respect, empathy, and effective communication, maintaining confidentiality and assisting with patient requests promptly. Supports unit performance improvement, participates in data collection, and leads improvement projects as needed. Provides age‑appropriate care and utilizes effective communication with pediatric or geriatric patients. Utilizes resources efficiently, documents chargeable supplies, and prioritizes responsibilities for timely completion. Maintains accuracy of nursing documentation, handoff communications, and conforms to hospital standards. Qualifications Licensed Registered Nurse in the state of Missouri. Valid BLS/HI certification and ongoing competency with state‑specific nursing skills. Ability to perform comprehensive assessment and provide nursing interventions per patient needs. Strong communication skills for collaboration with interdisciplinary teams and patient/family education. Demonstrated competence in patient safety, infection control, and quality improvement practices. Commitment to complete all required annual training and competency verification. Equal Opportunity Employer 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