Registered Nurse - Outpatient Surgery - Days

SSM Health • St. Louis, MO

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse is a professional practitioner who assesses, manages, directs, and provides nursing care activities during the patient's hospital stay and coordinates planning with other disciplines utilizing a patient/customer driven approach.

Requirements

• Licensed to work as an RN in the state of Missouri
• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Registered Nurse (RN) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration Or Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State
• Ability to relate to coworkers in a professional and appropriate manner
• Demonstrates accountability for own professional practice
• Performs job in accordance with safety and infection control policies
• Provides service excellence to the customers of Saint Louis University Hospital
• Incorporates Performance Improvement and Evidenced Based Practice into individual professional practice
• Provides age-appropriate care to Adult and Geriatric patients
• Provides cost effective services

Nice To Haves

• Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
• Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State
• Registered Nurse (RN) - Oklahoma Board of Nursing (OBN)
• Registered Nurse (RN) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services

Responsibilities

• Performs comprehensive nursing assessment/reassessment, including age-appropriate admission or transfer assessment, assessment of post-op/post-invasive procedure patients, and assessment and documentation of education and discharge needs.
• 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.
• Provides and documents nursing interventions based on assessed patient needs, plan of care, and changes in patient status, including administering medications, monitoring IV fluids, completing referrals, and providing patient/family education.
• Documents and communicates nursing care and changes in patient condition, including ongoing evaluation of care effectiveness, patient/family education effectiveness, and immediate reporting of significant changes in patient's clinical parameters.
• Provides specialized care to patients at high risk for injury, including restraint care, pain management, and abuse assessment.
• Demonstrates accountability for own professional practice by adhering to quality and performance standards, maintaining currency in hospital/unit information, and adapting to changing work demands.
• Relates to coworkers in a professional and appropriate manner, including orienting/precepting new employees, participating in a collaborative team approach, and functioning as a resource person.
• Performs job in accordance with safety and infection control policies, including practicing standard precautions, maintaining a safe environment, and reporting risk management concerns.
• Provides service excellence to customers by delivering timely, high quality care in a courteous and respectful manner, communicating effectively, and demonstrating competence and collaboration.
• Incorporates Performance Improvement and Evidenced Based Practice into individual professional practice, including assisting in developing nursing unit goals and participating in performance/process improvement activities.
• Provides age-appropriate care to Adult and Geriatric patients, demonstrating knowledge and skills necessary for their care.
• Provides cost-effective services by using resources efficiently, recommending changes to increase efficiency and minimize waste, and documenting chargeable supplies.

Benefits

• One week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE)
• Instant access to earned, unpaid base pay before payday through DailyPay (fees may apply)
• Upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED