Registered Nurse - Stepdown/Critical Care

SSM Health•St. Louis, MO

11d•Onsite

About The Position

It's more than a career, it's a calling MO-SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis Worker Type: Regular Job Highlights: Additional Job Description Sign-On Bonus: Eligible external candidates may qualify for a sign-on bonus—ask your recruiter for details! Note: Sign-on bonuses apply to external qualified candidates. Internal team members, please connect with your recruiter to explore available options. Schedule: Weekend (Fri-Sun) Nights We offer competitive, affordable health insurance and benefits designed to support you and your family: Get paid every day! Paid maternity & paternity coverage Adoption assistance Multiple health insurance options & wellness plans Retirement benefits with employer matching Long & short-term disability coverage Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) Join Our Team at St. Mary's Hospital! Make a difference every day while enjoying competitive pay, great benefits, and a supportive work environment. 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)

Requirements

Graduate of accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensing
One year registered nurse experience
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)

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.

Benefits

Get paid every day!
Paid maternity & paternity coverage
Adoption assistance
Multiple health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits with employer matching
Long & short-term disability coverage
Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
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.