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Registered Nurse - Stepdown ​/ Critical Care

Job in St. Joseph, Saint Joseph, Buchanan County, Missouri, 64506, USA
Listing for: SSM Health
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-08-08
Job specializations:
  • Nursing
    ICU Nurse, RN Nurse
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 68000 - 95000 USD Yearly USD 68000.00 95000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: St. Joseph

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

MO-SSM Health DePaul Hospital
- St. Louis

Worker Type

Regular

Job Highlights

RN-Stepdown/Critical Care - MO
-SSM Health DePaul Hospital
- St. Louis

Schedule: Full time, Day Shift 7a-7p, every third weekend and holiday rotation, no on-call requirement.

We offer competitive, affordable health insurance and benefits designed to support you and your family

Sign on bonus available for eligible external candidates! sign on bonuses are for external qualified candidates. Internal candidates, please check with your recruiter to see what options are available.

Job Summary

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

Primary Responsibilities
  • Obtains comprehensive data pertinent to the patient from the patient, family 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 interprofessional team.
  • Develops a plan that prescribes strategies and alternatives to attain outcomes, using clinical judgement in collaboration with patient, family and interprofessional care team.
  • Implements the plan, employing strategies to promote and maintain a safe environment, coordinates implementation with patient, family and interprofessional team.
  • Evaluates processes and progress toward attainment of goals and outcomes.
  • Contributes to the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice, evaluates their own practice, and maintains current knowledge and competence.
  • Communicates effectively in all areas of practice, collaborates with patient, family and interprofessional team.
  • Uses clinical inquiry and integrates best evidence into practice.
  • Applies the existing body of evidence-based practice and scientific knowledge in health care 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.
Education
  • Graduate of accredited school of nursing or education 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 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.
Required Professional License And/Or Certifications

State of

Work Location:

Missouri

  • Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
  • And
  • 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)
Work Shift

Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type

Employee

Department

ICU - 3S Medical

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

Benefits

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