Registered Nurse - Rapid Response

Overview

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MO-SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital, 1201 Grand

Regular

Preferred 2 Years Of Critical Care Experience.

The Registered Nurse (RN), Medical Surgical Float Pool is a professional practitioner who assesses, manages, directs, and provides nursing care activities during the patient’s hospital stay. The RN coordinates care planning with other disciplines, utilizing a patient/customer driven approach in a variety of Medical Surgical units. Must be highly energetic, flexible and motivated to support the success of Saint Louis University Hospital.

Position Accountabilities

• 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.

Criteria

• Identifies short and long term goals based on patient care needs.
• Formulates nursing interventions to achieve desired patient outcome.
• Incorporates disease‑specific evidence‑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 (e.g., bedside shift report, SBAR, daily huddles, patient care conferences).
• Administers and documents medications accurately according to policies and procedures.
• Monitors, maintains and documents accurate IV fluids, blood, blood products 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.
• Manages Restraint Care, Pain Management, Abuse Assessment, and Infection Control as outlined in the criteria.
• Performs end‑to‑end documentation of pain assessment, cultural/spiritual beliefs, and pain management plans.
• Identifies and reports signs of abuse/neglect to the appropriate personnel.
• Clarifies all physician orders as warranted, transcribes and implements them accurately and timely.
• Takes telephone/verbal orders only in emergency situations and conducts “read back” procedures.
• Recognizes changes in patient’s condition and takes appropriate nursing actions, using chain of command when indicated.
• Involves family/guardian in care and decision‑making as appropriate.
• Complies with Infection Control Bundles, Fall and Skin Injury Prevention practices, and completes related audits.
• Documents and communicates nursing care and changes in patient condition.
• Evaluates effectiveness of care, education, and care plans; modifies as needed.
• Reports variation from care/treatment following occurrence reporting policies.
• Maintains quality and performance standards, participates in learning, and demonstrates technical and cognitive skills for area of practice.
• Maintains currency in hospital/unit information, communication, policies and procedures.
• Participates in committees, shared governance, and unit-based practice council activities.
• Provides assistance and support to peers and co‑workers, adapting positively to workload changes.
• Assists in orientation, precepting, and supervision of students/new staff nurses.
• Ensures patient safety by performing safety/infection control policies, adhering to dress code,…