Registered Nurse - Stepdown / Critical Care

It's more than a career, it's a callingMO-SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - FentonWorker Type:RegularJob Highlights:WEEKEND OPTIONJob 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 RESPONSIBILITIESObtains 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.EDUCATIONGraduate of accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensingEXPERIENCEOne year registered nurse experiencePHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSConstant 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)Work Shift:Night Shift (United States of America)Job Type:EmployeeDepartment:1304000113 Prog High - 3NScheduled Weekly Hours:36SSM Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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