divh2Registered Nurse Job Post/h2pThe Registered Nurse is a professional practitioner who assesses, manages, directs, and provides nursing care activities during the patients hospital stay and coordinates planning with other disciplines utilizing a patient/customer driven approach./ph3Job Responsibilities and Requirements/h3pPOSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES AND PERFORMANCE CRITERIA/ppEssential Functions:/polliPerforms comprehensive nursing assessment/reassessment./liliEstablishes, coordinates, and evaluates a plan of care based on analysis of assessment data, patient diagnosis, lab data, tests, procedures, physician orders, protocols, and standards of care and other information as relevant./liliProvides and documents nursing interventions based on assessed patient needs, plan of care, and changes in patient status./liliDocuments and/or communicates nursing care and/or changes in patient condition./liliProvides specialized care to patients at high risk for injury./liliDemonstrates accountability for own professional practice./liliAbility to relate to coworkers in a professional and appropriate manner./liliSafety/Infection Control: Performs job in accordance with safety and infection control policies./liliService: Provides service excellence to the customers of Saint Louis University Hospital by delivering timely, high quality care in a courteous and respectful manner./liliIncorporates Performance Improvement and Evidenced Based Practice into individual professional practice./liliAge Appropriate Care: Provides age-appropriate care to: Adult Geriatric./liliCost Effective Services/li/olpJob Specifications/ppMINIMUM EDUCATION: Licensed to work as an RN in the state of Missouri/ppWORKING CONDITIONS: May be exposed to the risk of blood borne diseases. Exposure to unpleasant elements (accidents, injuries, and illness). Subject to varying and unpredictable situations. Handles emergency and crisis situations. Subject to irregular hours./ppPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Occasional prolonged standing/walking. Occasionally lifts, positions, pushes, and/or transfers patients. Occasional reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching./ppPractice Agreement For Nursing Staff/ppStandard (I understand that . . .)Our patients deserve care that sets the standard for excellence and meets the needs of each and every patient whose care is our primary purpose and mission. (Quality)/ppExpectations (So I will. ..)Achieve Excellence in Infection Control By: Isolating per policy Consistently adhering to proper infection control practices and I will educate patients and visitors of the same. Taking responsibility to read, learn, follow, enforce, and remain up to date on Saint Louis University Hospital policies and procedures. Practicing excellent hand washing technique - Wash or gel my hands when going into and coming out of patient rooms and between glove use especially when it relates to dressing changes, suctioning, etc. Change dressings when they need to be changed now rather than later and maintain all invasive lines as directed by policy. Vaccinate per policy. Notify my supervisor if I see anyone or anything that puts my patient at risk. Utilizing safe practices during crisis situations (i.e. codes) and transport to other departments e.g. masks 02 tanks./ppAchieve Excellence in Nursing Practice By: Contributing in a positive way to the functioning of the patient care team. Taking an active role in practice development through participation in unit based and hospital committees. Ensuring that documentation of patient care is consistently thorough and legible. Rounding with a purpose on each patient. Modeling practice excellence to new employees. Ensuring that licensure, certifications, and other mandatory requirements are completed within assigned deadlines./ppOwn and Respect My Environment By: Maintaining proper care of and treat all equipment with respect (clean up after using the microwave not hit the walls with beds, etc.). Maintaining a neat, clean, and organized work environment. Keeping the nursing station, bathroom, and break room neat and clean. Leaving my patients room in good order with supplies in place and ready for the next shift and my work area in the same condition as I would like to see when I return. If I see something out of order I will pick it up, fix it, or call to have it repaired. I will not assume that someone else will do it. Giving hand-off report to another nurse before I leave the unit with another patient or for any other errand./ppStandard (I understand that .. .)Treating my colleagues, our patients, visitors, and business partners with respect and dignity is necessary to create an environment where excellence in caring and nursing practice can thrive. (People)/ppExpectations (So I will .. .)Show empathy to every patient and communicate my commitment to assist in their comfort, safety, and restoration to health. Demonstrate my respect to my colleagues and co-condition and concerns, mentoring new employees, resolving conflicts constructively and proactively scheduling shifts to meet unit needs. Come to work with a positive attitude. Offer constructive criticism to co-workers when addressing concerns, praising in public and criticizing in private when necessary. Be part of the solution not part of the problem. Not complain to or complain in front of my patients/families and staff (i.e. too busy or short staffed no lunch). Follow up on patient concerns every time to the appropriate person. Respond promptly to patient requests. Always refer to physicians as Dr. ____. Make sure that my patients are checked at least every ___ 1 hour ___ 30 minutes ___ 15 minutes per clinical standard and as appropriate./ppStandard (I understand that.. .)Patients and their families are scared and vulnerable. It is my responsibility to communicate through verbal and non-verbal means that I am here to help. (Service)/ppExpectations (So I will .. .)Introduce myself to all my patients and family members. Take time to tell them what to expect and keep them informed. Answer lights promptly to meet a patients needs and prevent patient falls. Respect the patients privacy and modesty - close curtains cover patient reduce traffic in patients room during procedures. Explain all procedures, test medications, and monitoring equipment, etc. to each patient and discuss plan of care for the day/shift with patient and family. Be compassionate and empathetic to their concerns at all times. Work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner./ppThe intent of this agreement is not to provide a complete list of job responsibilities. Its intent rather is to be a positive statement of concrete actions which will ensure that nursing practice at Saint Louis University Hospital sets the benchmark for excellence in service quality and people. As a member of the nursing staff at Saint Louis University Hospital I understand that on behalf of my hospital, our patients, and my co-workers I will conduct myself according to this agreement at all times./ppStaff Signature __________________________________________ Print Name ___________________________________________ Date _______________ Manager Signature _________________________________________ Print Name _________________________________________ Date ______________ 2/16/09/ppREQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS/ppState 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)/ppState of Work Location: Missouri Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) And Registered Nurse (RN) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration/ppState of Work Location: Oklahoma Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) And Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State Or Registered Nurse (RN) - Oklahoma Board of Nursing (OBN)/ppState 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/ppBenefits: SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs./ppPaid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE)./ppFlexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday./ppUpfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members./p/div