RN TRAUMA

Company: SSM SLUH Inc
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: May 24, 2020

Job Description:

SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital, a LEVEL 1 Time Critical Diagnosis hospital in Stroke, Trauma and STEMI, is at the forefront of ground-breaking medical treatments, procedures, clinical trials and comprehensive patient care. Our commitment to research and innovation allows us to treat you and your family with the care you deserve. SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital has been an academic hospital in the St. Louis community for more than 80 years.Trauma is a 24 bed unit providing care to General/Trauma surgical patients. The primary focus is the care of the postoperative abdominal surgical population. The Nursing staff is trained to accept surgical patients following: appendectomy/cholecystectomy, pancreatectomy, mastectomy, pancreaticoduodenectomy, gastrectomy, exploratory laparotomy, and colon resections. Primary disease processes include: Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's, Diverticular disease/diverticulitis, malignancies and gall bladder disease. The trauma population includes: penetrating/blunt injuries, CHI and fractures. Patient condition ranges from satisfactory to serious. Population includes an adult and geriatric population (Adolescent Care is provided on an infrequent basis).$10K Sign On Bonus available!The registered nurse (RN) is a professional practitioner who provides, manages and directs nursing care activities during the patients' perioperative experience and coordinates care planning with other disciplines. Must be energetic and highly motivated to support the success of Saint Louis University Hospital.POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES AND PERFORMANCE CRITERIA (% of time)Essential Functions: The following are essential job accountabilities and performance criteria:Position Accountabilities1) Assessment: Performs comprehensive nursing assessment as the database.CriteriaA) Accurately performs and documents patient assessments including the physical, psychosocial, spiritual and cultural needs.B) Provides timely ongoing patient reassessment documenting pertinent observations according to the care plan.C) Utilizes special assessments (abuse, pediatric, fall risk, skin Care, etc.) when appropriate.2) Planning: Establishes and coordinates a plan of care based on analysis of the initial assessment data, patient diagnosis and physician orders.Criteria:A) Identifies patient care needs.B) Formulates interventions to achieve desired patient outcomes.C) Follows established standards of practice.D) Collaborates with appropriate health team members for coordination of plan of care for assigned patients.3) Implementation: Provides and documents nursing interventions based on assessed patient needs, plan of care, and changes in-patient condition.CriteriaA) Documents patient care on the Perioperative Record and coordinates and communicates with other disciplines.B) Transcribes and initiates physician orders in an accurate and timely manner.C) Recognizes changes in patients' condition, takes appropriate Nursing actions.4) Evaluation: Documents effectiveness of nursing care.CriteriaA) Performs and documents ongoing evaluation of effectiveness of care based on assessment data, nursing interventions, patient response to medications, treatments and procedures.B) Evaluates plan of care and modifies as indicated.C) Identifies problems, gathers pertinent data, suggests solutions, communicates using appropriate lines of authority, and works toward problem resolution.D) Recognizes significant changes in patient's clinical parameters and reports to surgeon and others as indicated.5) Demonstrates accounts for own professional practice.Criteria:A) Participates in additional learning experience to increase professional competence including:1. Committee membership2. Staff meeting3. Mandatory in services and other educational programs4. Evaluation of self by identifying strengths areas for improvement.B) Is at work as scheduled and begins duties promptly at start of shift.C) Demonstrates ability to make equitable assignments, revising as needed to compliment nursing staff abilities and meet patient needs.D) Functions as a resource person to co-workers, patients/families, medical staff and ancillary personnel.E) Identifies problems, gathers pertinent data, suggests solutions, communicates using appropriate lines of authority, and works toward problem resolution.F) Directs care delivered by LPNs, CSTs, ORTs and clinical students.G) Orients new employees as needed.6) Safety/Infection Control: Practices according to safety and infection control policies. (1, 2, 3, 4, 5) 5%Criteria A) Practices standard precautions and disposes of hazardous wastes per established guidelines.B) Maintains a safe, clean, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients/families/employees in accordance with hospital standards.1. Maintains clutter free environment2. Keeps conversations and background noise to a minimum3. Adheres to dress codeC) Reports risk management concernsD) Assumes responsibility for completing all annual mandatory requirements:4. Maintains current license and certifications5. Yearly TB testing6. Annual Blood Borne Pathogens training7. Hazardous communication8. TB9. Annual Safety training10. Annual Ethic training11. Required Abuse & Neglect course12. Required Information Security course13. General Population Served competency14. Annual competencies15. Coursework as assigned for .Edu7) Service: Provides service excellence to the customers of Saint Louis University Hospital by delivering timely, high quality care in a courteous, and respectful manner.(1, 2, 3, 4, 5) 10%Criteria A) Demonstrates care and courtesy.1. Provides prompt, respectful, courteous service.2. Meets physical, spiritual, psychological and emotional needs of patients and families.3. Apologizes for mix-up and delay.B) Communicates effectively and maintains confidentiality.1. Listens to patient/family concerns and addresses needs.2. Explains procedures and all education in a manner that patient/family understands.3. Allows time for questions.4. Shares pertinent perioperative information with Charge nurse.5. Relays information to family in Waiting Room.D) Demonstrates Competence and collaboration1. Provides accurate change of shift and/or break report.2. Provides quality care in accordance to standards.3. Shares knowledge with other departments to facilitate work flow and continuity.E) Provides Cost Effective Services1. Recommends changes in practice that increases efficiency and minimizes waste.2. Appropriately uses/handles supplies, equipment and instruments.3. Decreases turnover time for better utilization.4. Minimizes overtime, effectively utilizes time.8) Performance Improvement (PI): Incorporates Performance Assessment andImprovement into one's own professional practice(1, 2, 3, 4, 5) 5%CriteriaA) Identifies problems, participation in data collection when requested, suggestsSolutions, communicates using appropriate lines of authority and worksToward problem resolutionB) Participates in performance/process improvement process.1. Assists in developing unit based PI plan2. Participates in discussion of PI outcomes3. Collaborates in developing and implementing action plansC) Participates in research activities in the OR9) Age Appropriate Care: Provides age-appropriate care to:____Infant ___Child ____Adolescent _____Adult _____GeriatricCriteriaA) Demonstrates knowledge and skills of normal growth & development necessary to provide services to the age of the patient served by the department.B) Demonstrates ability to assess and interpret age specific data to identify patient needs.C) Utilizes communication skills necessary to interpret age specific responses to service and interaction.D) Involves family or significant other in decision making related to services provided.E) Demonstrates ability to provide service needed for the age groups routinely served by the department assigned.10) Specialized Care: Provides specialized care to patients at high risk for injury(1, 2, 4, 5, 8) %Criteria:A) Restraint Care1) Initiates/evaluates appropriate surgical restraint prior to application.2) Applies restraints consistent with the approved procedure.3) Monitors and assesses patient's response throughout the restraint period at the appropriate intervals.4) Provides appropriate padding and positioning preoperatively.5) Assures restraint removal, inspection of skin and as soon as joint mobility as soon as possible.B) Pain Management1) Reports patient complaints of pain to physician.C) Abuse Assessment1) Is aware of abuse recognition criteria and incorporates it into assessments.2) Reports signs of possible abuse/neglect to the physician & Risk Management, and recommends appropriate consultations (psychiatric, Social Work) for evaluation.The following job accountabilities may be reassigned.1) Telephone communication.2) Assisting with patient care activity, i.e. scrubbing/setting up surgical procedures, moving patient3) Specific data collection pertinent to utilization of operating rooms.DISCLAIMER: Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.Rationale for Essential Functions1) The performance of this function is the reason the job exists.2) There are limited employees among whom the performance of this function can be distributed.3) This function occupies a great deal of the employee's time.4) This function is highly specialized. Employees are hired for the skill/ability to perform this function.5) Failure to perform this function may have serious consequences.6) The function was performed by past employees, and is performed by current employees.7) Exposure to blood borne pathogens that require the use of protective equipment8) Exposure to tuberculosis that requires the use of protective equipment.Job SpecificationsMINIMUM EDUCATION: Eligible for licensure in state of Missouri.REQUIRED LICENSURE: Registered Nurse License in Missouri.MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: Previous perioperative experience preferred.WORKING CONDITIONS: Regular exposure to the risk of blood borne diseases.Contact with patients under wide variety of circumstances. Exposure to unpleasant elements (accidents, injuries, illness). Subject to varying and unpredictable situations.May perform emergency care. Subject to irregular hours. Pressure due to multiple competing demands. May be exposed to latex.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Prolonged, extensive or considerable standing/walking.Lifts, positions, pushes, and/or transfers patients. Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching. Must be able to lift 50 pounds and push/pull 100 pounds.Employee___________________________________________Date____________Supervisor__________________________________________Date_____________Department Director __________________________________Date_____________Administration________________________________________Date_____________The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified. An individual working in their job classification must also perform specific tasks upon request by supervisor personnel. Furthermore, the duties and responsibilities for this job classification are subject to change at the discretion of the medical center.

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