Graduate Nurse Abdominal Transplant Job Saint Louis area,St. Louis Missouri USA,Nursing

Location: St. Louis

Job Summary

Pre‑licensure graduate of an accredited nursing program who actively participates in the SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital New Graduate Nurse Residency Program. Under the direction of the RN Preceptor, the nurse provides care to patients within the scope of the role and professional standards, delivering age‑appropriate care for patients with a wide variety of medical conditions.

Eligibility & Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nursing program
Eligible to practice as determined by the State Board of Nursing
Less than one year of experience working as an RN

Essential Functions

Perform comprehensive nursing assessment and reassessment

Age‑appropriate admission or transfer assessment
Obtain input from family/guardian when appropriate
Accurately and completely document findings
Assess post‑op or post‑invasive procedure patients
Document education and discharge needs on admission and throughout hospitalization
Reassess patients documenting observations, status changes, responses to care, procedures, and interventions

Establish, coordinate, and evaluate a plan of care based on assessment data, diagnoses, lab results, orders, protocols, and standards of care

Identify short‑ and long‑term goals based on patient needs
Formulate nursing interventions to achieve desired outcomes
Incorporate disease‑specific evidence‑based practice into the care plan and documentation

Provide and document nursing interventions as indicated

Collaborate with health team members for daily care coordination
Provide, coordinate, and communicate patient care, including accurate handoff reports
Administer and document medications accurately according to policies
Monitor and document IV fluids and parenteral nutrition per procedures
Complete referrals as indicated by assessment data
Request consultations for special needs, equipment, or information
Provide patient/family education and discharge planning per guidelines and protocol
Clarify and acknowledge physician orders in a timely manner; document readback for all verbal orders
Act on changes in patient condition, involve family when appropriate, and apply infection‑control practices

Document and communicate changes in patient condition

Perform ongoing evaluation of care effectiveness based on data and interventions
Evaluate effectiveness of patient and family education
Modify the plan of care as indicated
Immediately report significant changes in clinical parameters to the physician and others as required
Identify problems, gather pertinent data, suggest solutions, and work toward resolution
Report variations from care or treatment according to the occurrence reporting policy

Specialized Care for high‑risk patients

Restraint Care:
Initiate and evaluate alternatives to restraints; apply restraints consistently; monitor and document response; provide specified care; consult peers; document thoroughly.
Pain Management:
Assess pain, incorporate cultural/spiritual beliefs, implement prevention strategies, involve patient and family in care plan, and consider non‑pharmacologic methods.
Abuse Assessment:
Recognize abuse criteria, report signs of abuse or neglect to appropriate authorities, and take action to support patient safety.

Demonstrate accountability for professional practice

Adhere to all quality, performance standards, policies, procedures, and protocols.
Participate in learning experiences to enhance competence.
Maintain currency in hospital/unit policies and procedures.
Adapt positively to changing work demands.
Contribute to shared governance and unit‑based practice activities.
Offer assistance and support to peers and work collaboratively.

Collaborate and maintain professional relationships

Orient or precept new staff or students as required.
Assume, delegate, or redirect care and activities appropriately.
Communicate the plan of care precisely and professionally.
Supervise and teach students or new staff nurses.

Maintain safety and infection‑control standards

Practice standard precautions and dispose of hazardous waste per guidelines.
Keep a safe, clean, and therapeutic environment; maintain hand hygiene; use safe patient‑handling equipment; adhere to dress code.
Report risk management…