ICU Stepdown Nurse – Full-Time, Sign-On & Growth

Confidential; Bridgeton (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Sign-on bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunities for growth and developm

Job summary

SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Stepdown ICU on a full-time basis, with days and nights shifts. The role provides direct nursing care in high-acuity settings, following established policies and procedures.

The position requires an accredited nursing education and licensing; no prior experience is required. The department emphasizes patient safety, evidence-based practice, and collaborative care with the interprofessional team.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensing
• No experience required

Responsibilities

• Obtains comprehensive data pertinent to the patient from the patient, family and 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.

Education

Graduate of accredited nursing program

Job description

SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Stepdown ICU on a full-time basis, with days and nights shifts. The role provides direct nursing care in high-acuity settings, following established policies and procedures.

The position requires an accredited nursing education and licensing; no prior experience is required. The department emphasizes patient safety, evidence-based practice, and collaborative care with the interprofessional team.