Registered Nurse - Med​/Surg

Job Summary

Provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization.

Uses standards of medical‑surgical nursing practice to increase the quality of care and quality of life for the patient, family, and significant other(s). Establishes effective relationships and serves as an advocate with the patient, family, and significant other(s) to facilitate the development of the care plan unique to the patient’s care needs.

Uses the nursing process to develop and implement the plan of care, collect assessment data for each patient, determine appropriate nursing diagnoses, identify expected patient outcomes, determine the plan of care, implement interventions, and evaluate patient outcomes. Develops assessment and management strategies based on a consideration of the physical, functional, cultural, social, economic, developmental, spiritual, vocational, and leisure dimensions of human responses to actual and potential health problems.

Demonstrates knowledge of the impact of actual or potential illness and each patient’s status. Utilizes leadership skills by coordinating and collaborating with the patient, family, significant other(s), communities, and members of the inter‑professional team in assessing needs, setting goals, planning interventions, providing care, and evaluating outcomes. Utilizes effective communication to participate in collaborative decision making that reflects the understanding that care should be culturally sensitive, ethical, legal, holistic, informed, compassionate, and humane, and within the boundaries of available economic resources.

Educates the patient, family, and significant other(s) about measures that promote, maintain, and restore health or promote comfort. Fosters a healthy work environment within the practice setting and profession by serving as a mentor and role model for nursing colleagues, students, and others. Applies the existing body of evidence‑based practice and scientific knowledge in health care to medical‑surgical 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. May perform point of care testing according to policies and procedures. Performs other duties as assigned.

• Education:
  
  Graduate of an accredited school of nursing or an educational 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, keyboard use/data entry; frequent use of vision and depth perception; frequent use of smell; frequent use of hearing. 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 Licenses and
  
  Certifications:
  
  State of Work Location – Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin. Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (BLS HCP) – American Heart Association (AHA);
  Registered Professional Nurse (RN) – state regulatory board or issued by Compact State.

SSM Health offers a comprehensive benefits package including paid parental leave (one week for newborns or newly adopted children, pro‑rated based on FTE), flexible payment options through Daily Pay, and upfront tuition coverage through Flex Path for eligible team members.

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.