RN-(WO)

SSM Health • Wentzville, MO

66d

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.
• One year registered nurse experience.
• State of Work Location: Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, or Wisconsin.
• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) certification from American Heart Association (AHA).
• Registered Professional Nurse (RN) license in the respective state.

Responsibilities

• Use standards of medical-surgical nursing practice to increase the quality of care and quality of life for the patient, family, and significant other(s).
• Establish effective relationships and serve as an advocate with the patient, family, and significant other(s).
• Use the nursing process to develop and implement the plan of care.
• Collect assessment data for each patient and determine appropriate nursing diagnoses.
• Identify expected patient outcomes and determine the plan of care.
• Implement interventions and evaluate patient outcomes.
• Develop assessment and management strategies considering various dimensions of human responses.
• Utilize leadership skills by coordinating and collaborating with the patient, family, significant other(s), communities, and members of the interprofessional team.
• Educate the patient, family, and significant other(s) about measures that promote, maintain, and restore health.
• Foster a healthy work environment by serving as a mentor and role model.
• Apply evidence-based practice and scientific knowledge in health care to medical-surgical nursing practice.
• Work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Perform 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

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