SSM Health
Registered Nurse - Abdominal Transplant - PRN
SSM Health, Saint Louis, Missouri, United States, 63146
Overview
It\'s more than a career, it\'s a calling
MO-SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital 1201 Grand
Worker Type:
PRN
Job Summary The Registered Nurse is a professional practitioner who assesses, manages, directs, and provides nursing care during the patient\'s hospital stay and coordinates planning with other disciplines using a patient/customer driven approach.
Job Responsibilities and Requirements Essential Functions: The following are essential job accountabilities and performance criteria.
Performs comprehensive nursing assessment/reassessment.
Performs age-appropriate admission assessment or transfer assessment. Obtains input from family/guardian when appropriate.
Accurately and completely documents findings.
Performs assessment of 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 analysis of assessment data, patient diagnosis, lab data, tests, procedures, physician orders, protocols and standards of care and other information as relevant.
Identifies short and long term goals based on patient care needs.
Formulates nursing interventions to achieve desired patient outcome.
Incorporates disease specific evidenced based practice into nursing care plan and other documentation.
Provides and documents nursing interventions based on assessed patient needs, plan of care, and changes in patient status.
Collaborates with appropriate health team members for coordination of daily plan of care for assigned patients.
Provides, coordinates and communicates patient care, including accurate handoff communication reports.
Administers and documents medications accurately according to policies and procedures.
Monitors, maintains and documents accurate IV fluids and parenteral nutrition according to policies and procedures.
Completes referrals as indicated by assessment data.
Requests consultation for special needs, equipment, or information for patient and/or family.
Provides patient/family education and discharge planning per documentation guidelines and protocol.
Clarifies all physician orders as warranted.
Acknowledges and implements physician orders in an accurate and timely manner as evidenced by documentation in the medical record.
Assists physician with procedures/treatments as requested or delegates to Care Partner as appropriate.
Documents \"Readback\" for all telephone and verbal orders.
Takes telephone/verbal orders only in emergency situations.
Recognizes changes in patient\'s condition and takes appropriate nursing actions.
Involves the family/guardian when providing care and in decision-making as appropriate.
Recognizes risks for patient and takes appropriate action.
Incorporates use of Infection Control practices in daily care.
Documents and/or communicates nursing care and/or changes in patient condition.
Performs and documents ongoing evaluation of effectiveness of care based on assessment data, nursing interventions, patient response to medications, treatments and procedures.
Evaluates and documents effectiveness of patient/family education.
Evaluates plan of care and modifies as indicated.
Recognizes significant changes in patient\'s clinical parameters and reports immediately to physician and others as indicated.
Identifies problems, gathers pertinent data, suggests solutions, communicates using appropriate lines of authority, and works toward problem resolution.
Reports variation from care/treatment following the occurrence reporting policy and procedures.
Specialized Care: Provides specialized care to patients at high risk for injury.
Restraint Care: Initiates/evaluates alternatives to restraint prior to application; applies restraints consistent with the approved procedure; monitors and assesses patient\'s response; provides timely patient care; documents restraint use; provides consultation for peers on alternatives.
Pain Management: Assess pain on admission and during assessments; incorporate patient\'s beliefs; implement pain management techniques; involve patient/family; consider other methods of pain control.
Abuse Assessment: Recognizes abuse criteria; reports signs of possible abuse/neglect; acts to support patient safety.
Demonstrates accountability for own professional practice.
Adheres to quality and performance standards, policies, procedures, and protocols.
Maintains currency in hospital/unit information, policies and procedures.
Attends staff meetings, participates in committees and governance, stays up to date with hospital nursing publications and policies.
Demonstrates adaptability to changing work demands.
Ability to relate to coworkers in a professional and appropriate manner.
Orients/new employees when required; collaborates as a team; acts as a resource to staff, patients, families, and medical staff; delegates care appropriately; communicates plan of care clearly; mentors students/new staff.
Safety/Infection Control: Performs job in accordance with safety and infection control policies.
Practices standard precautions; maintains a safe environment; hygiene and hand-washing; safe patient handling; minimizes noise; adheres to dress code.
Reports risk management concerns; completes annual mandatory trainings and required certifications.
Reports variations from care/treatment following policy.
Service: Provides service excellence to customers by delivering timely, high-quality care in a courteous and respectful manner.
Demonstrates care and courtesy; meets physical, spiritual, psychological and emotional needs; responds to call lights promptly.
Communicates effectively and maintains confidentiality; explains procedures clearly; answers questions.
Demonstrates competence and collaboration; provides accurate handoffs; shares knowledge to facilitate workflow.
Uses resources wisely; recommends changes to increase efficiency and reduce waste.
Ensures patient satisfaction through adherence to hospital principles and commitments.
Incorporates Performance Improvement and Evidenced Based Practice into practice.
Supports nursing unit goals; stays current with EBP initiatives; participates in data collection and problem resolution.
Participates in department and hospital Performance Improvement activities and nursing research as warranted.
Age-Appropriate Care: Provides age-appropriate care for adults and/or geriatric patients as applicable.
Demonstrates knowledge of growth and development; assesses age-specific data; involves family in decision-making; provides services for age groups routinely served.
Cost Effective Services: Uses resources efficiently and documents chargeable supplies; prioritizes responsibilities and manages non-clinical time productively.
Disclaimer:
Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
Job Specifications Minimum Education:
Licensed to work as an RN in the state of Missouri
Working Conditions:
May be exposed to blood-borne diseases; exposure to emergencies; irregular hours.
Physical Requirements:
Occasional standing/walking; lifting and transferring patients; occasional reaching and bending.
Requirements & Certifications State-specific license/certifications are listed by location:
Missouri: RN license, BLS HCP
Illinois: RN license, BLS HCP
Oklahoma: RN license or compact state
Wisconsin: RN license or compact state
Work Shift and Type Work Shift:
PRN / Per Diem
Job Type:
Employee
Department:
1020000037 Med Surg - 7S
Benefits
Paid Parental Leave:
one week for eligible team members (pro-rated).
Flexible Payment Options:
DailyPay for eligible hourly team members (fees may apply).
Upfront Tuition Coverage:
through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.
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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, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
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MO-SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital 1201 Grand
Worker Type:
PRN
Job Summary The Registered Nurse is a professional practitioner who assesses, manages, directs, and provides nursing care during the patient\'s hospital stay and coordinates planning with other disciplines using a patient/customer driven approach.
Job Responsibilities and Requirements Essential Functions: The following are essential job accountabilities and performance criteria.
Performs comprehensive nursing assessment/reassessment.
Performs age-appropriate admission assessment or transfer assessment. Obtains input from family/guardian when appropriate.
Accurately and completely documents findings.
Performs assessment of 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 analysis of assessment data, patient diagnosis, lab data, tests, procedures, physician orders, protocols and standards of care and other information as relevant.
Identifies short and long term goals based on patient care needs.
Formulates nursing interventions to achieve desired patient outcome.
Incorporates disease specific evidenced based practice into nursing care plan and other documentation.
Provides and documents nursing interventions based on assessed patient needs, plan of care, and changes in patient status.
Collaborates with appropriate health team members for coordination of daily plan of care for assigned patients.
Provides, coordinates and communicates patient care, including accurate handoff communication reports.
Administers and documents medications accurately according to policies and procedures.
Monitors, maintains and documents accurate IV fluids and parenteral nutrition according to policies and procedures.
Completes referrals as indicated by assessment data.
Requests consultation for special needs, equipment, or information for patient and/or family.
Provides patient/family education and discharge planning per documentation guidelines and protocol.
Clarifies all physician orders as warranted.
Acknowledges and implements physician orders in an accurate and timely manner as evidenced by documentation in the medical record.
Assists physician with procedures/treatments as requested or delegates to Care Partner as appropriate.
Documents \"Readback\" for all telephone and verbal orders.
Takes telephone/verbal orders only in emergency situations.
Recognizes changes in patient\'s condition and takes appropriate nursing actions.
Involves the family/guardian when providing care and in decision-making as appropriate.
Recognizes risks for patient and takes appropriate action.
Incorporates use of Infection Control practices in daily care.
Documents and/or communicates nursing care and/or changes in patient condition.
Performs and documents ongoing evaluation of effectiveness of care based on assessment data, nursing interventions, patient response to medications, treatments and procedures.
Evaluates and documents effectiveness of patient/family education.
Evaluates plan of care and modifies as indicated.
Recognizes significant changes in patient\'s clinical parameters and reports immediately to physician and others as indicated.
Identifies problems, gathers pertinent data, suggests solutions, communicates using appropriate lines of authority, and works toward problem resolution.
Reports variation from care/treatment following the occurrence reporting policy and procedures.
Specialized Care: Provides specialized care to patients at high risk for injury.
Restraint Care: Initiates/evaluates alternatives to restraint prior to application; applies restraints consistent with the approved procedure; monitors and assesses patient\'s response; provides timely patient care; documents restraint use; provides consultation for peers on alternatives.
Pain Management: Assess pain on admission and during assessments; incorporate patient\'s beliefs; implement pain management techniques; involve patient/family; consider other methods of pain control.
Abuse Assessment: Recognizes abuse criteria; reports signs of possible abuse/neglect; acts to support patient safety.
Demonstrates accountability for own professional practice.
Adheres to quality and performance standards, policies, procedures, and protocols.
Maintains currency in hospital/unit information, policies and procedures.
Attends staff meetings, participates in committees and governance, stays up to date with hospital nursing publications and policies.
Demonstrates adaptability to changing work demands.
Ability to relate to coworkers in a professional and appropriate manner.
Orients/new employees when required; collaborates as a team; acts as a resource to staff, patients, families, and medical staff; delegates care appropriately; communicates plan of care clearly; mentors students/new staff.
Safety/Infection Control: Performs job in accordance with safety and infection control policies.
Practices standard precautions; maintains a safe environment; hygiene and hand-washing; safe patient handling; minimizes noise; adheres to dress code.
Reports risk management concerns; completes annual mandatory trainings and required certifications.
Reports variations from care/treatment following policy.
Service: Provides service excellence to customers by delivering timely, high-quality care in a courteous and respectful manner.
Demonstrates care and courtesy; meets physical, spiritual, psychological and emotional needs; responds to call lights promptly.
Communicates effectively and maintains confidentiality; explains procedures clearly; answers questions.
Demonstrates competence and collaboration; provides accurate handoffs; shares knowledge to facilitate workflow.
Uses resources wisely; recommends changes to increase efficiency and reduce waste.
Ensures patient satisfaction through adherence to hospital principles and commitments.
Incorporates Performance Improvement and Evidenced Based Practice into practice.
Supports nursing unit goals; stays current with EBP initiatives; participates in data collection and problem resolution.
Participates in department and hospital Performance Improvement activities and nursing research as warranted.
Age-Appropriate Care: Provides age-appropriate care for adults and/or geriatric patients as applicable.
Demonstrates knowledge of growth and development; assesses age-specific data; involves family in decision-making; provides services for age groups routinely served.
Cost Effective Services: Uses resources efficiently and documents chargeable supplies; prioritizes responsibilities and manages non-clinical time productively.
Disclaimer:
Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
Job Specifications Minimum Education:
Licensed to work as an RN in the state of Missouri
Working Conditions:
May be exposed to blood-borne diseases; exposure to emergencies; irregular hours.
Physical Requirements:
Occasional standing/walking; lifting and transferring patients; occasional reaching and bending.
Requirements & Certifications State-specific license/certifications are listed by location:
Missouri: RN license, BLS HCP
Illinois: RN license, BLS HCP
Oklahoma: RN license or compact state
Wisconsin: RN license or compact state
Work Shift and Type Work Shift:
PRN / Per Diem
Job Type:
Employee
Department:
1020000037 Med Surg - 7S
Benefits
Paid Parental Leave:
one week for eligible team members (pro-rated).
Flexible Payment Options:
DailyPay for eligible hourly team members (fees may apply).
Upfront Tuition Coverage:
through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.
Explore All Benefits
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, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
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