RN- Stepdown/Critical Care (WO)

Company: SSM Health
Location: Saint Charles
Posted on: September 4, 2020

Job Description:

Job Description: pspanPRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES/span/pullispanObtains comprehensive data pertinent to the patient from the patient, family other healthcare providers to develop a holistic picture of the patient's needs or condition./span/lilispanAnalyzes and synthesizes data from the assessment in determining diagnosis or conditions relevant to care./span/lilispanIdentifies optimal outcomes for the patient in collaboration with the patient, family and inter-professional team./span/lilispanDevelops a plan that prescribes strategies and alternatives to attain outcomes, using clinical judgement in collaboration with patient, family and inter-professional care team. /span/lilispanImplements the plan, employing strategies to promote and maintain a safe environment, coordinates implementation with patient, family and inter-professional team./span/lilispanEvaluates processes and progress toward attainment of goals and outcomes./span/lilispanContributes to the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice, evaluates their own practice, and maintains current knowledge and competence./span/lilispanCommunicates effectively in all areas of practice, collaborates with patient, family and inter-professional team./span/lilispanUses clinical inquiry and integrates best evidence into practice./span/lilispanApplies the existing body of evidence-based practice and scientific knowledge in health care to critical care 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. /span/liliWorks in a constant state of alertness and safe manner./lilispanPerforms other duties as assigned./span/li/ulpbr /spanEDUCATION/span/pullispanGraduate of accredited school of nursing/span/li/ulpbr /spanEXPERIENCE/span/pullispanNo experience required/span/li/ulp/ppPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/pulliConstant use of speech to share information through oral communication./liliConstant standing and walking./liliFrequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs./liliFrequent sitting, reaching and keyboard use/data entry./liliFrequent 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./liliFrequent use of smell to detect/recognize odors./liliFrequent use of hearing to receive oral communication, distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc./liliOccasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs./liliOccasional lifting/moving of patients./liliOccasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting, gripping and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements./liliOccasional driving./liliRare crawling and running./li/ul

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