RN-(H)

SSM Health

83d

About The Position

Provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization. The position involves using standards of medical-surgical nursing practice to increase the quality of care and quality of life for the patient, family, and significant other(s) by systematically evaluating the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice. The nurse will establish effective relationships and serve as an advocate with the patient, family, and significant other(s) to facilitate the development of the care plan unique to the patient’s care needs. The role requires the use of the nursing process to develop and implement the plan of care, collect assessment data for each patient, determine appropriate nursing diagnoses, identify expected patient outcomes, determine the plan of care, implement interventions, and evaluate patient outcomes. The nurse will also develop assessment and management strategies based on a consideration of various dimensions of human responses to actual and potential health problems.

Requirements

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensing.
• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) certification from American Heart Association (AHA).
• Registered Professional Nurse (RN) license in the state of work location.

Responsibilities

• Uses standards of medical-surgical nursing practice to increase the quality of care and quality of life for the patient, family, and significant other(s).
• Establishes effective relationships and serves as an advocate with the patient, family, and significant other(s).
• Uses the nursing process to develop and implement the plan of care.
• Collects assessment data for each patient and determines appropriate nursing diagnoses.
• Identifies expected patient outcomes and determines the plan of care.
• Implements interventions and evaluates patient outcomes.
• Develops assessment and management strategies considering various dimensions of human responses.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the impact of actual or potential illness on each patient’s status.
• Utilizes leadership skills by coordinating and collaborating with the inter-professional team.
• Educates the patient, family, and significant other(s) about health promotion and comfort measures.
• Fosters a healthy work environment by serving as a mentor and role model.
• Applies evidence-based practice and scientific knowledge in nursing care.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• May perform point of care testing according to policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid Parental Leave for eligible team members.
• Flexible Payment Options through DailyPay.
• Upfront Tuition Coverage through FlexPath for eligible team members.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees