Registered Nurse - Med Surg - Nights
SSM Health, Des Moines, IA, United States
Overview
MO-SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital 1201 Grand — It\'s more than a career, it\'s a calling.
Worker Type: Regular
Job Highlights
Sign-on Bonus: Please speak with your recruiter about sign on bonus eligibility! Bonuses up to $30,000!
Schedule: Nights, 7 pm - 7 am
Benefits
Benefits are effective 31 days from date of hire.
Wellness Programs
Retirement savings program
Professional development and continuing education opportunities
PTO accrual begins day one
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Please note, benefits and eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply.
Job Summary
The Registered Nurse is a professional practitioner who assesses, manages, directs, and provides nursing care activities during the patient\'s hospital stay and coordinates planning with other disciplines utilizing a patient/customer driven approach.
Job Responsibilities and Requirements
Position Accountabilities And Performance Criteria
Essential Functions: The following are essential job accountabilities and performance criteria:
Performs comprehensive nursing assessment/reassessment.
Performs age-appropriate admission assessment or transfer assessment. Obtains input from family/guardian when appropriate.
Accurately and completely documents findings.
Performs assessment of post-op/post-invasive procedure patients.
Assesses and documents education and discharge needs of patient and family on admission and throughout hospitalization.
Provides patient reassessment documenting pertinent observations according to the patient plan of care, changes in condition, status and/or diagnosis, response to care, procedures, etc., and standards of care.
Establishes, 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.
Identifies short and long term goals based on patient care needs.
Formulates nursing interventions to achieve desired patient outcome.
Incorporates disease specific evidenced based practice into nursing care plan and other documentation.
Provides and documents nursing interventions based on assessed patient needs, plan of care, and changes in patient status.
Collaborates with appropriate health team members for coordination of daily plan of care for assigned patients.
Provides, coordinates and communicates patient care, including accurate handoff communication reports.
Administers and documents medications accurately according to policies and procedures.
Monitors, maintains and documents accurate IV fluids and parenteral nutrition according to policies and procedures.
Completes referrals as indicated by assessment data.
Requests consultation for special needs, equipment, or information for patient and/or family.
Provides patient/family education and discharge planning per documentation guidelines and protocol.
Clarifies all physician orders as warranted.
Acknowledges and implements physician orders in an accurate and timely manner as evidenced by documentation in the medical record.
Assists physician with procedures/treatments as requested or delegates to Care Partner as appropriate.
Documents "Readback" for all telephone/verbal orders.
Takes telephone/verbal orders only in emergency situations.
Recognizes changes in patient\'s condition and takes appropriate nursing actions.
Involves the family/guardian when providing care and in decision-making as appropriate.
Recognizes risks for patient and takes appropriate action.
Incorporates use of Infection Control practices in daily care.
Documents and/or communicates nursing care and/or changes in patient condition.
Further competencies include ongoing evaluation, education, patient safety, infection control, quality improvement, and professional practice standards. See original text for complete list of responsibilities and performance criteria.
Qualifications
Required Professional Licenses and Certifications
State of Work Location: Illinois
Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
State of Work Location: Missouri
BLS HCP - AHA
RN - Missouri Division of Professional Registration or RN issued by compact state
State of Work Location: Oklahoma
BLS HCP - AHA
RN issued by compact state or RN - Oklahoma Board of Nursing
State of Work Location: Wisconsin
BLS HCP - AHA
RN issued by compact state or Wisconsin DSPS
Job Details
Work Shift: Night Shift
Job Type: Employee
Department: 1040000037 Med Surg - 8S
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36
Benefits (Continued)
SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.
Paid Parental Leave: one week for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated by FTE)
Flexible Payment Options through DailyPay
Upfront Tuition Coverage through FlexPath Funded
EEO statement: SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected characteristic.
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MO-SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital 1201 Grand — It\'s more than a career, it\'s a calling.
Worker Type: Regular
Job Highlights
Sign-on Bonus: Please speak with your recruiter about sign on bonus eligibility! Bonuses up to $30,000!
Schedule: Nights, 7 pm - 7 am
Benefits
Benefits are effective 31 days from date of hire.
Wellness Programs
Retirement savings program
Professional development and continuing education opportunities
PTO accrual begins day one
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Please note, benefits and eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply.
Job Summary
The Registered Nurse is a professional practitioner who assesses, manages, directs, and provides nursing care activities during the patient\'s hospital stay and coordinates planning with other disciplines utilizing a patient/customer driven approach.
Job Responsibilities and Requirements
Position Accountabilities And Performance Criteria
Essential Functions: The following are essential job accountabilities and performance criteria:
Performs comprehensive nursing assessment/reassessment.
Performs age-appropriate admission assessment or transfer assessment. Obtains input from family/guardian when appropriate.
Accurately and completely documents findings.
Performs assessment of post-op/post-invasive procedure patients.
Assesses and documents education and discharge needs of patient and family on admission and throughout hospitalization.
Provides patient reassessment documenting pertinent observations according to the patient plan of care, changes in condition, status and/or diagnosis, response to care, procedures, etc., and standards of care.
Establishes, 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.
Identifies short and long term goals based on patient care needs.
Formulates nursing interventions to achieve desired patient outcome.
Incorporates disease specific evidenced based practice into nursing care plan and other documentation.
Provides and documents nursing interventions based on assessed patient needs, plan of care, and changes in patient status.
Collaborates with appropriate health team members for coordination of daily plan of care for assigned patients.
Provides, coordinates and communicates patient care, including accurate handoff communication reports.
Administers and documents medications accurately according to policies and procedures.
Monitors, maintains and documents accurate IV fluids and parenteral nutrition according to policies and procedures.
Completes referrals as indicated by assessment data.
Requests consultation for special needs, equipment, or information for patient and/or family.
Provides patient/family education and discharge planning per documentation guidelines and protocol.
Clarifies all physician orders as warranted.
Acknowledges and implements physician orders in an accurate and timely manner as evidenced by documentation in the medical record.
Assists physician with procedures/treatments as requested or delegates to Care Partner as appropriate.
Documents "Readback" for all telephone/verbal orders.
Takes telephone/verbal orders only in emergency situations.
Recognizes changes in patient\'s condition and takes appropriate nursing actions.
Involves the family/guardian when providing care and in decision-making as appropriate.
Recognizes risks for patient and takes appropriate action.
Incorporates use of Infection Control practices in daily care.
Documents and/or communicates nursing care and/or changes in patient condition.
Further competencies include ongoing evaluation, education, patient safety, infection control, quality improvement, and professional practice standards. See original text for complete list of responsibilities and performance criteria.
Qualifications
Required Professional Licenses and Certifications
State of Work Location: Illinois
Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
State of Work Location: Missouri
BLS HCP - AHA
RN - Missouri Division of Professional Registration or RN issued by compact state
State of Work Location: Oklahoma
BLS HCP - AHA
RN issued by compact state or RN - Oklahoma Board of Nursing
State of Work Location: Wisconsin
BLS HCP - AHA
RN issued by compact state or Wisconsin DSPS
Job Details
Work Shift: Night Shift
Job Type: Employee
Department: 1040000037 Med Surg - 8S
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36
Benefits (Continued)
SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.
Paid Parental Leave: one week for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated by FTE)
Flexible Payment Options through DailyPay
Upfront Tuition Coverage through FlexPath Funded
EEO statement: SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected characteristic.
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