RN-Stepdown​/Critical Care - ICU - Weekend Option

It’s more than a career, it’s a calling

MO-SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital – St. Charles

RN (WO) – ICU – SSM St. Joseph Hospital – St. Charles

Full time/Night shift 7pm-7am, weekend option every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, no call requirement.

Provides direct nursing care in settings where patients require complex assessments and interventions, in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization.

• Obtains comprehensive data pertinent to the patient from the patient, family, and other healthcare providers to develop a holistic picture of the patient’s needs or condition.
• Analyzes and synthesizes data from the assessment in determining diagnosis or conditions relevant to care.
• Identifies optimal outcomes for the patient in collaboration with the patient, family, and inter‑professional team.
• Develops a plan that prescribes strategies and alternatives to attain outcomes, using clinical judgment in collaboration with patient, family and inter‑professional care team.
• Implements the plan, employing strategies to promote and maintain a safe environment, and coordinates implementation with patient, family and inter‑professional team.
• Evaluates processes and progress toward attainment of goals and outcomes.
• Contributes to the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice, evaluates own practice, and maintains current knowledge and competence.
• Communicates effectively in all areas of practice, collaborates with patient, family and inter‑professional team.
• Uses clinical inquiry and integrates best evidence into practice.
• Applies the existing body of evidence‑based practice and scientific knowledge in healthcare to critical care 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensing.

• One year registered nurse experience.

• 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 and keyboard use/data entry.
• Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
• Frequent use of smell to detect/recognize odors.
• Frequent use of hearing to receive oral communication, distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• 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.

• BLS Health Care Provider (BLS HCP) – American Heart Association (AHA)
• Registered Nurse (RN) – Missouri Division of Professional Registration
• Or Registered Nurse (RN) issued by Compact State
• And Advanced Life Support (ALS) – American Heart Association (AHA)
• Or Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) – Emergency Nurses Association (ENA)
• Or Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) – American Academy Pediatrics (AAP)
• Or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) – American Heart Association (AHA)
• Or Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) – Emergency Nurses Association (ENA)
• Or Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Essentials – American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)

Night Shift (United States of America)

Employee

ICU – 2D

36

• Paid Parental Leave: one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro‑rated based on FTE).
• Flexible Payment Options: voluntary benefit offered through Daily Pay allows eligible hourly team members instant access to earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
• Upfront Tuition Coverage: upfront tuition coverage through Flex Path Funded for eligible team members.

SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

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.