Registered Nurse - Med Surg Bordley - Weekend Program Job Saint Louis area,Missouri USA,Nursing

Position: Registered Nurse - Med Surg 6S Bordley - Weekend Program Days

Job Opportunity

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

MO-SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital 1201 Grand

Worker Type:
Regular

Job Highlights:

Sign-on Bonus:
Please speak with your recruiter about sign on bonus eligibility! Bonuses up to $30,000!

Schedule:

Weekends, 7am- 7pm

Benefits:
Competitive, affordable health insurance including but not limited to:

Wellness Programs
Retirement savings program
Professional development and continuing education opportunities
PTO accrual begins day one
Employee assistance programs (EAP)

* Please note, benefits and eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply.

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Job Summary

The Registered Nurse is a professional practitioner who assesses, manages, directs, and provides nursing care care activities during the patient's hospital stay and coordinates planning with other disciplines utilizing a patient/customer driven approach.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES AND PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Essential Functions:

The following are essential job accountabilities and performance criteria:

Performs comprehensive nursing assessment/reassessment.

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.

Provides and documents nursing interventions based on assessed patient needs, plan of care, and changes in patient status.

Documents and or communicates nursing care and or changes in patient condition.

Specialized Care:
Provides specialized care to patients at high risk for injury.

Demonstrates accountability for own professional practice.

Ability to relate to coworkers in a professional and appropriate manner.

Safety/Infection Control:
Performs job in accordance with safety and infection control policies.

Service:
Provides service excellence to the customers of Saint Louis University Hospital by delivering timely, high quality care in a courteous and respectful manner.

Incorporates Performance Improvement and Evidenced Based Practice into individual professional practice.

Age Appropriate Care:
Provides age-appropriate care to:
Adult Geriatric

Cost Effective Services

DISCLAIMER:
Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Job Specifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION:

Licensed to work as an RN in the state of Missouri

WORKING CONDITIONS:

May be exposed to the risk of blood borne diseases. Exposure to unpleasant elements (accidents, injuries, and illness). Subject to varying and unpredictable situations. Handles emergency and crisis situations. Subject to irregular hours.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Occasional prolonged standing/walking. Occasionally lifts, positions, pushes and/or transfers patients. Occasional reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified. An individual working in their job classification must also perform specific tasks upon request by supervisor personnel. Furthermore, the duties and responsibilities for this job classification are subject to change at the discretion of the medical center.

Practice

Agreement

For Nursing Staff

Please read the below standards and expectations.

Standard (I understand that.. .)

Our patients deserve care that sets the standard for excellence and meets the needs of each and every patient whose care is our primary purpose and mission. (Quality)

Expectations (So I will.. .)

Achieve Excellence in Infection Control By:
Isolating per policy
Consistently adhering to proper infection control practices and I will educate patients and visitors of the same.
Taking responsibility to read, learn, follow, enforce and remain up to date on Saint Louis University Hospital policies and procedures.
Practicing excellent hand washing technique - Wash or gel my hands when going into and coming out of patient rooms and between glove use, especial when it relates to dressing changes, suctioning, etc.
Change dressings when they need to be changed now…