Registered Nurse (RN) - Stepdown Critical Care 4 North | DePaul Hospital

SSM Health • St. Louis, MO

4d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking compassionate and skilled Registered Nurses to join our Stepdown ICU team. This is a full-time position with day and night shifts available. 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.

Requirements

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensing
• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) OR Registered Nurse (RN) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration OR Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State OR Registered Nurse (RN) - Oklahoma Board of Nursing (OBN) OR Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State OR Registered Nurse (RN) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
• 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 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.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Sign-on bonus available
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunities for growth and development
• Paid Parental Leave: one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Flexible Payment Options: instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
• Upfront Tuition Coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree