Registered Nurse - Stepdown / Critical Care

It‘s more than a career, it‘s a calling. MO-SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis
Worker Type: PRN2
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 interprofessional team.
* Develops a plan that prescribes strategies and alternatives to attain outcomes, using clinical judgement in collaboration with patient, family and interprofessional care team.
* Implements the plan, employing strategies to promote and maintain a safe environment, coordinates implementation with patient, family and interprofessional 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 interprofessional 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
* 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 (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: ICU - 3S Medical
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0
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