Registered Nurse - Transplant Clinic

Job Details

It's more than a career, it's a calling
MO-SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital 1201 Grand

Worker Type:
Regular

Schedule:

Monday - Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm

Location:

SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital

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.

• Performs comprehensive nursing assessment and reassessment, including age‑appropriate admission or transfer assessments, post‑op/post‑invasive procedure evaluations, and continuous reassessments during hospitalization.
• Accurately and completely documents findings in the patient record.
• Establishes, coordinates, and evaluates a plan of care based on assessment data, patient diagnosis, lab results, protocols, and other relevant information.
• Identifies short‑term and long‑term goals, formulates nursing interventions, and incorporates evidence‑based practice into the care plan.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members to coordinate the daily plan of care and provides accurate hand‑off communication reports.
• Administers medications, monitors IV fluids and parenteral nutrition, and documents medication administration in compliance with policies and procedures.
• Completes referrals, requests consultations, and coordinates patient/family education and discharge planning per documentation guidelines.
• Clarifies physician orders, implements them accurately and timely, assists physicians with procedures, and documents readbacks for telephone/verbal orders.
• Monitors patient condition for changes and takes appropriate nursing actions, involving family/guardian in care and decision‑making as appropriate.
• Applies infection control practices in daily care and identifies risks for patient safety, taking corrective action when needed.
• Evaluates effectiveness of care interventions, patient/family education, and modifies the plan of care as necessary.
• Provides specialized care to high‑risk patients, including restraint care, pain management, and abuse assessment, documenting all interventions thoroughly.
• Adheres to quality and performance standards, participates in learning experiences, and maintains professional competence and current knowledge of policies and procedures.
• Provides mentorship and orientation for new employees, delegates care appropriately, and communicates plans of care clearly.
• Follows safety and infection control policies, practices standard precautions, disposes of hazardous waste, and maintains a safe, clean environment.
• Completes annual mandatory requirements such as licensing, certifications, BLS/HI, TB screening, influenza vaccination, ethics training, safety training, and information security coursework.
• Demonstrates customer service excellence, respects patients and colleagues, and maintains confidentiality and professionalism.

• Maintain proper hand hygiene and infection control practices, educate patients and visitors.
• Follow hospital policies for medication, dressing changes, and invasive line care.
• Communicate effectively, share knowledge, and model practice excellence to new employees.
• Maintain a neat, organized work environment and address any out‑of‑order items promptly.
• Show empathy, respect, and dignity towards patients, families, and colleagues, and respond promptly to patient requests.
• Provide clear patient education, explain procedures, and ensure privacy and safety.

• Missouri
  :
  Basic Life Support (BLS HCP) – American Heart Association (AHA);
  Registered Nurse (RN) – Missouri Division of Professional Registration or RN issued by Compact State.
• Illinois
  : BLS HCP – AHA;
  Registered Professional Nurse (RN) – Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR).
• Oklahoma
  : BLS HCP – AHA; RN issued by Compact State or RN – Oklahoma Board of Nursing (OBN).
• Wisconsin
  : BLS HCP – AHA; RN issued by Compact State or RN – Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services.

• Paid parental leave for eligible team members.
• Flexible payment options via Daily Pay for eligible hourly employees.
• Up‑front tuition coverage through Flex Path for eligible employees.

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 characteristic protected by applicable law.