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MO-SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - Wentzville
Worker Type:
Regular
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.
Job Responsibilities and Requirements:
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Collects comprehensive data pertinent to the health care consumer's health and/or situation.
Triages each health care consumer utilizing age, developmentally appropriate, and culturally sensitive practices to prioritize and optimize health care consumer flow, expediting those health care consumers who require immediate care.
Analyzes the assessment data to determine the diagnosis or issues.
Identifies expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the health care consumer or the situation.
Implements, coordinates, and educates, to promote health and a safe practice environment.
Evaluates progress toward attainment of outcomes.
Communicates effectively in a variety of formats in all areas of practice.
Demonstrates leadership in the professional practice setting and the profession.
Attains knowledge and competence that reflect current nursing practice.
Applies the existing body of evidence-based practice and scientific knowledge in health care to Emergency 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: Illinois
Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
And
Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
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)
State of Work Location: Missouri
Basic Life Support HealthCare 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)
State of Work Location: Oklahoma
Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
And
Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State
And
Registered Nurse (RN) - Oklahoma Board of Nursing (OBN)
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)
State of Work Location: Wisconsin
Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
And
Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State
Or
Registered Nurse (RN) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
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:
Night Shift (United States of America)
Job Type:
Employee
Department:
2000020002 Emergency Dept WZ
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
36
Benefits:
SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.
Paid Parental Leave : we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
Upfront Tuition Coverage : we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.
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