Registered Nurse - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) - Cardiology

Job Summary

The Registered Nurse is a professional practitioner who assesses, manages, directs, and provides nursing care during the patient's hospital stay and coordinates planning with other disciplines utilizing a patient/customer‑driven approach. This position performs duties in the Intensive Care Units.

• Perform comprehensive nursing assessment and reassessment.
• Conduct age‑appropriate admission or transfer assessment and involve family/guardian when appropriate.
• Accurately document findings and outcomes.
• Assess post‑op or post‑invasive procedure patients.
• Determine education and discharge needs; provide appropriate teaching.
• Reassess patients, documenting observations, changes in condition, response to care, and other relevant information.
• Establish, coordinate, and evaluate a plan of care based on assessment data, physician orders, protocols, and standards of care.
• Identify short‑ and long‑term goals and formulate nursing interventions.
• Incorporate disease‑specific evidence‑based practice into care plans.
• Collaborate with health team members and communicate patient care plans, including hand‑off reports.
• Administer medications and maintain accurate IV fluids and parenteral nutrition records.
• Complete referrals, request consultations, and provide family education and discharge planning.
• Clarify physician orders, document “readback” for verbal orders, and acknowledge orders promptly.
• Assist physicians with procedures or delegate to Care Partners as appropriate.
• Recognize changes in patient condition and take appropriate nursing actions.
• Involve family or guardians in care planning and decision making.
• Use infection control practices in daily care activities.
• Document ongoing evaluation of care effectiveness, education outcomes, and plan adjustments.
• Report variations from care or treatment through the occurrence reporting policy.
• Provide specialized care to high‑risk patients, including restraint use, pain management, and abuse assessment.
• Maintain professional accountability and participate in continuous learning and improvement activities.
• Teach and precept new staff and students when required.
• Adhere to safety and infection control policies, including standard precautions and safe patient handling.
• Complete all mandatory annual trainings and maintain current licenses and certifications.
• Deliver service excellence by providing courteous, respectful, and timely care.

• Valid Registered Nurse license in the state of Missouri.
• Minimum one year of registered nurse experience, preferably in an intensive care setting.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) HCP certification and Advanced Life Support (ALS) certification (or equivalent).
• Completed annual trainings:
  Blood Borne Pathogens (if required), TB Screening, Influenza vaccination, Ethics, Safety, Information Security, Abuse & Neglect, and competency training.
• Excellent communication, critical‑thinking, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work irregular hours, including evening, night, and weekend shifts.

• Potential exposure to blood‑borne diseases and other occupational hazards.
• Require prolonged standing, walking, lifting, pushing, and transferring patients.
• Work in a fast‑paced, unpredictable environment with regular crisis situations.

• Paid parental leave (one week).
• Flexible payment options through Daily Pay.
• Upfront tuition coverage via Flex Path.

• Job Type: Employee
• Location:
  
  MO‑SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital, 1201 Grand
• Department: ICU – 4N
• Shift: Weekend Shift
• Hours:
  
  36 scheduled weekly hours

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.