RN-Stepdown/Critical Care

Company: SSM Health
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: January 14, 2021

Job Description:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES* Obtains 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.* Analyzes and synthesizes data from the assessment in determining diagnosis or conditions relevant to care.* Identifies optimal outcomes for the patient in collaboration with the patient, family and interprofessional team.* Develops a plan that prescribes strategies and alternatives to attain outcomes, using clinical judgement in collaboration with patient, family and interprofessional care team.* Implements the plan, employing strategies to promote and maintain a safe environment, coordinates implementation with patient, family and interprofessional team.* Evaluates processes and progress toward attainment of goals and outcomes.* Contributes to the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice, evaluates their own practice, and maintains current knowledge and competence.* Communicates effectively in all areas of practice, collaborates with patient, family and interprofessional team.* Uses clinical inquiry and integrates best evidence into practice.* Applies 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.* Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.* Performs other duties as assigned.EDUCATION* Graduate of accredited school of nursingEXPERIENCE* No experience requiredPHYSICAL 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.

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