Registered Nurse - Clinical - Early Admissions Unit

Overview

MO-SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital 1201 Grand, St. Louis, MO. This position is Regular Worker Type.

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

Schedule:

7 am – 7 pm, rotating weekends.

• Benefits are effective 31 days from date of hire.
• Wellness Programs
• Retirement savings program
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities
• PTO accrual begins day one
• Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Note:

Benefits and eligibility can vary by position; exclusions may apply.

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 using a patient/customer-driven approach.

Position Accountabilities And Performance Criteria

• Performs comprehensive nursing assessment/reassessment.
• Performs age-appropriate admission assessment or transfer assessment; obtain input from family/guardian when appropriate.
• Accurately and completely documents findings; assesses post-op/post-invasive procedure patients.
• Assesses and documents education and discharge needs of patient and family on admission and throughout hospitalization.
• Provides patient reassessment documenting pertinent observations according to the patient plan of care, changes in condition, status and/or diagnosis, response to care, procedures, etc., and standards of care.
• Establishes, coordinates and evaluates a plan of care based on assessment data, patient diagnosis, lab data, tests, procedures, physician orders, protocols and standards of care and other relevant information.
• Identifies short and long term goals based on patient care needs; formulates nursing interventions to achieve desired patient outcomes.
• Incorporates disease-specific evidenced-based practice into nursing care plan and documentation; provides and documents nursing interventions based on assessed patient needs, plan of care, and changes in patient status.
• Collaborates with health team members for coordination of the daily plan of care for assigned patients; provides and communicates patient care, including accurate handoff reports.
• Administers and documents medications accurately according to policies and procedures.
• Monitors and documents IV fluids and parenteral nutrition according to policies and procedures.
• Completes referrals as indicated by assessment data; requests consultations for special needs, equipment, or information for patient and/or family.
• Provides patient/family education and discharge planning per documentation guidelines and protocol.
• Clarifies physician orders as warranted and implements them accurately and timely; documents readbacks for telephone/verbal orders.
• Assists physician with procedures/treatments as requested or delegates to Care Partner as appropriate.
• Involves family/guardian when providing care and in decision-making as appropriate; recognizes risks for patient and takes appropriate action.
• Incorporates infection control practices in daily care.
• Performs ongoing evaluation of the effectiveness of care, patient response to medications, treatments and procedures; evaluates plan of care and modifies as indicated.
• Recognizes significant changes in patient’s clinical parameters and reports to physician and others as indicated.

• Adheres to all quality and performance standards, policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Participates in learning experiences to increase professional competence; maintains currency in hospital/unit information, policies, and procedures.
• Attends staff meetings and participates in committee work; supports shared governance and unit-based practice.
• Maintains professional conduct, supports peers, and adapts to changing workload and demands.

• Follows standard precautions; maintains a safe, clean, and therapeutic environment.
• Practices hand hygiene and safe patient handling; adheres to dress code and infection control policies.
• Responds promptly to patient needs and ensures patient privacy and dignity.
• Delivers high-quality, compassionate care and ensures effective handoff communication.

Required Professional Licenses/Certifications by location:

• Missouri: RN (compact state acceptable), BLS HCP
• Illinois: RN and BLS HCP
• Oklahoma: RN or Compact State RN, BLS HCP
• Wisconsin: RN or Compact State RN, BLS HCP

• Work Shift:
  
  Day Shift
• Job Type: Employee
• Department:  Med Surg - Early Adm
• Scheduled Weekly
  
  Hours:
  
  36

Disclaimer:
Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

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