RN-Stepdown/Critical Care

Overview Location: WI-SSM Health St. Mary\'s Hospital – Madison. Worker Type: Regular. Job Highlights: 5W ICU full-time 0.9 FTE (36 hr/week) rotating shifts 7p–7a and 7a–7p; every 3rd weekend rotation. Patient Population: Medical adult critical care patients. Many patients are intubated. Nurses utilize central lines and arterial lines frequently. Frequent use of sedation and pressors. Responsibilities Provides direct nursing care in settings where patients require complex assessments and interventions, in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols. Obtains comprehensive data from patients, families, and other healthcare providers to develop a holistic view of patient needs. Analyzes and synthesizes assessment data to identify diagnoses or conditions relevant to care. Collaborates with patients, families and the interprofessional team to identify optimal outcomes and develop care plans. Implements the care plan, promotes a safe environment, and coordinates care with patient, family and interprofessional team. Evaluates processes and progress toward goals; contributes to quality and effectiveness of nursing practice; maintains current knowledge and competence. Communicates effectively and collaborates with patient, family and interprofessional team; applies evidence-based practice to critical care nursing; ensures care is tailored to age-specific and clinical needs. Maintains alertness and safety in all practice activities and performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensing. Experience: No experience required. Physical Requirements: Constant speaking, standing, walking; frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling (0–25 lbs); frequent sitting, reaching, keyboard use; frequent vision, depth perception, smell, and hearing; occasional lifting (25–50 lbs), patient moving, bending, kneeling, twisting; occasional driving; rare crawling/running. Licenses/Certifications (various locations): State-specific Basic Life Support (BLS HCP) and Registered Nurse (RN) licensure; Advanced Life Support (ALS) or equivalent (ENPC, NRP, PALS, TNCC, etc.) per state requirements. Includes corresponding certifications as applicable per state of work (Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin). Benefits SSM Health offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Paid Parental Leave: one week of paid parental leave for eligible team members (pro-rated based on FTE). Flexible Payment Options: DailyPay for instant access to earned wages (fees may apply). Upfront Tuition Coverage: FlexPath Funded for eligible team members. Equal opportunity employer; SSM Health does not discriminate based on protected characteristics. #J-18808-Ljbffr