RN-Ambulatory Surgery

<p><b>It's more than a career, it's a calling.</b></p>MO-SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis<p></p><p></p><p></p><p><b>Worker Type:</b></p>Regular<p></p><p></p><p><b>Job Summary:</b></p>Assesses, plans, coordinates, implements and evaluates nursing care for surgical patients.<p></p><p></p><p><b>Job Responsibilities and Requirements:</b></p><p>PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES</p><ul><li>Accepts patient care assignments as directed. Communicates with clinical area team members appropriately. Correctly conducts all appropriate nursing aspects of patient assessment while using subjective and objective data.</li><li>Communicates effectively with patients to assess their knowledge of surgical/invasive procedure(s) and expectations. Adheres to universal protocol.</li><li>Involves patient/significant others in their plan of care, education, discharge planning, and prioritization of needs. Utilizes available teaching resources as appropriate, and identifies/refers patients/families as appropriate.</li><li>Plans for patient care and/or intervenes by demonstrating basic nursing skills, observing and accurately documenting patient's response to nursing care, utilizing available teaching resources as appropriate, maintaining a safe environment.</li><li>Evaluates care by conducting ongoing assessments to identify effectiveness of interventions, performing post-op calls following surgical procedures, and analyzing verbal responses from patient and family during hospitalization.</li><li>Makes competent clinical decisions and displays the ability to know when to involve management or other team members. Assists in all areas of surgical services as needed.</li><li>Provides information to the physician related to changes in the conditions of patients in a timely manner. Documents the care given to patients and their response to care in a timely manner.</li><li>Correctly and efficiently administers medications, treatments, and nursing interventions as per hospital policy.</li><li>Applies the existing body of evidence-based practice and scientific knowledge in health care to surgical 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.</li><li>Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.</li><li>Performs other duties as assigned.</li></ul><p></p><p>EDUCATION</p><ul><li>Graduate of accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensing</li></ul><p></p><p>EXPERIENCE</p><ul><li>No experience required</li></ul><p><br>PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS</p><ul><li>Constant use of speech to share information through oral communication.</li><li>Constant standing and walking.</li><li>Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.</li><li>Frequent sitting, reaching and keyboard use/data entry.</li><li>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.</li><li>Frequent use of smell to detect/recognize odors.</li><li>Frequent use of hearing to receive oral communication, distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.</li><li>Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.</li><li>Occasional lifting/moving of patients.</li><li>Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting, gripping and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.</li><li>Occasional driving.</li><li>Rare crawling and running.</li></ul><p></p><p>REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS <br> <br>State of Work Location: Illinois </p><ul><li>    Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) </li><li>    And </li><li>    Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) </li></ul><p></p><p>State of Work Location: Missouri </p><ul><li>    Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) </li><li>    And </li><li>        Registered Nurse (RN) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration </li><li>        Or </li><li>        Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State </li></ul><p> <br>State of Work Location: Oklahoma </p><ul><li>    Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) </li><li>    And </li><li>        Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State </li><li>        Or </li><li>        Registered Nurse (RN) - Oklahoma Board of Nursing (OBN) </li></ul><p> <br>State of Work Location: Wisconsin </p><ul><li>    Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) </li><li>    And </li><li>        Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State </li><li>        Or </li><li>        Registered Nurse (RN) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services </li></ul><p></p><p></p><p><b>Work Shift:</b></p>Day Shift (United States of America)<p></p><p></p><p><b>Job Type:</b></p>Employee<p></p><p></p><p><b>Department:</b></p>Vascular Institute/Amb Service<p></p><p></p><p><b>Scheduled Weekly Hours:</b></p>36<p></p><p></p><p>SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,<b> </b>pregnancy, veteran status<b>, </b>or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. </p> <b>Benefits</b> SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs. <br> <ul> <li><b>Paid Parental Leave</b>: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE). </li> <li><b>Flexible Payment Options:</b> our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.</li> <li><b>Upfront Tuition Coverage:</b> we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members. </li> </ul>