Registered Nurse - RN Step Down ICU

It's more than a career, it's a calling MO-SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - St. Charles

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Highlights:

Sign-on Bonus: Up to $15,000 for eligible positions. (paid on the first paycheck)

 

Department: Step Down ICU

 

Schedule Options: Full Time Days & Nights Available (every third weekend requirement); Part Time, Ministry Float, Weekend Option & Flexible PRN Options 1, 2, 3 available

 

Schedule Time Options: 7a-7p, 7p-7a, Variable

 

Salary: Starting rate $30.96

Benefits : Competitive, affordable health insurance including but not limited to:

• Getting paid every day!
• Access up to $5,250 in tuition coverage per year

• Paid maternity & paternity coverage
• Adoption assistance
• Various competitive health insurance options & wellness plans
• Retirement benefits including employer matching plans
• Long & short-term disability
• Employee assistance programs (EAP)
  
   

*Please note, benefits and eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply.

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Job 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 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.

EDUCATION

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensing

EXPERIENCE

• No experience required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Constant 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) 

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) 

 
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) 

 
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)

Licenses / Certifications:

Advanced Life Support (ALS) - American Heart Association (AHA), Advanced Life Support (ALS) - American Heart Association (AHA), Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA), Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) - Emergency Nurses Association (ENA), FUTURE - Advanced Life Support (ALS) within 365 days - American Heart Association (AHA), FUTURE - Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) within 90 days - American Heart Association (AHA), FUTURE - Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course (ENPC) within 24 months - Emergency Nurses Association (ENA), FUTURE - Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP) within 180 days - American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), FUTURE - Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 365 days - American Heart Association (AHA), FUTURE - Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) within 365 days - Emergency Nurses Association (ENA), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - American Academy Pediatrics (AAP), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association (AHA), Registered Nurse (RN) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration, Registered Nurse (RN) Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) Multi-State - Alabama Board of Nursing, Registered Nurse (RN) Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) Multi-State - Arizona State Board of Nursing, Registered Nurse (RN) Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) Multi-State - Arkansas State Board of Nursing, Registered Nurse (RN) Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) Multi-State - Colorado Board of Nursing, Registered Nurse (RN) Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) Multi-State - Delaware Board of Nursing, Registered Nurse (RN) Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) Multi-State - Florida Board of Nursing, Registered Nurse (RN) Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) Multi-State - Georgia Board of Nursing, Registered Nurse (RN) Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) Multi-State - Idaho Board of Nursing, Registered Nurse (RN) Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) Multi-State - Indiana State Board of Nursing, Registered Nurse (RN) Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) Multi-State - Iowa Board of Nursing, Registered Nurse (RN) Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) Multi-State - Kansas State Board of Nursing, Registered Nurse (RN) Nurse L