RN - Pre-op - PRN

SSM Health Care • Jefferson City, MO

131d

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.

Requirements

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensing.
• State of Work Location: 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.

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 to health problems.
• 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 restoration.
• 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: one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Flexible Payment Options: instant access to earned, unpaid base pay before payday.
• Upfront Tuition Coverage: upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree