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Registered Nurse - Med Surg Bordley - Nights
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St. Louis, Saint Louis, St. Louis city, Missouri, 63105, USA
Listed on 2026-01-06
Listing for:
SSM Health
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-01-06
Job specializations:
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Nursing
Healthcare Nursing, RN Nurse
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: St. Louis
Job Summary
The Registered Nurse is a professional practitioner who assesses, manages, directs, and provides nursing care activities during the patient’s hospital stay and coordinates planning with other disciplines utilizing a patient/customer driven approach.
Responsibilities- Performs comprehensive and age-appropriate admission, transfer, and post‑op reassessments.
- Documents findings accurately and completely.
- Evaluates education and discharge needs upon admission and throughout hospitalization.
- Identifies short- and long-term goals based on assessment data, patient diagnosis, and physician orders.
- Forms nursing interventions and incorporates evidence‑based practice into the care plan.
- Collaborates with the health team to coordinate the daily care plan for assigned patients.
- Administers medications and documents them accurately.
- Monitors IV fluids, parenteral nutrition, and maintains accurate documentation.
- Provides patient and family education and discharge planning per guidelines.
- Communicates hand‑off reports and clarifies physician orders.
- Records ongoing evaluation of care effectiveness, patient response to medications, and changes in status.
- Reports significant changes, problems, and variations in care per policy.
- Restraint care: initiates/evaluates alternatives, applies restraints, monitors response, and documents use.
- Pain management: assesses pain, incorporates cultural beliefs, implements preventive techniques, and involves family.
- Abuse assessment: recognizes criteria, reports signs, and supports patient safety.
- Adheres to quality, safety, and performance standards.
- Participates in learning, shared governance, and unit activities to maintain competence.
- Adapts to changing work demands and supports colleagues.
- Orientates or precepts new staff when required.
- Serves as a resource to colleagues, patients, families, and the health team.
- Supervises and teaches students or new staff nurses.
- Follows standard precautions, hand hygiene, and safe patient‑handling techniques.
- Maintains a safe, clean, and clutter‑free environment.
- Reports risk‑management concerns using eSRM and completes annual mandatory training.
- Provides courteous, respectful service, meeting physical and emotional needs.
- Responds promptly to patient requests and maintains confidentiality.
- Delivers accurate hand‑off reports and shares knowledge to improve workflow.
- Uses resources wisely and recommends efficient practices.
- Assists in developing unit goals and participates in data collection.
- Leads or participates in improvement teams and reviews outcomes.
- Engages in nursing research and departmental improvement activities.
- Applies knowledge of development for adult and geriatric populations.
- Interprets age‑specific data to identify patient needs and involves family in decisions.
- Licensed Registered Nurse in the state of Missouri.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Completed required annual training, including BLS, infection control, and safety protocols.
- Ability to work irregular hours, handle emergency situations, and lift patients.
- Working Conditions: May be exposed to blood borne diseases; subject to unpredictable situations; handles emergencies and crises; irregular hours.
- Physical Requirements: Occasional prolonged standing/walking; occasional lifting, pushing, and transferring patients; occasional reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching.
- Paid parental leave (one week pro‑rated for FTE).
- Flexible payment options via Daily Pay.
- Up‑front tuition coverage through Flex Path.
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. Learn more.
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