ICU Stepdown Nurse (RN): Advanced Critical Care

SSM Health; Bridgeton (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Parental Leave

DailyPay

Upfront Tuition Coverage

Job summary

SSM Health DePaul Hospital in St. Louis area (Bridgeton) is seeking a Regular RN to provide direct nursing care in settings requiring complex assessments and interventions, aligned with hospital policies and protocols.

You will obtain comprehensive data, develop and implement care plans with the interprofessional team, monitor progress, and apply evidence-based practice to ensure safe, patient-centered care across shifts.

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

Nursing degree or equivalent license

Job description

SSM Health DePaul Hospital in St. Louis area (Bridgeton) is seeking a Regular RN to provide direct nursing care in settings requiring complex assessments and interventions, aligned with hospital policies and protocols.

You will obtain comprehensive data, develop and implement care plans with the interprofessional team, monitor progress, and apply evidence-based practice to ensure safe, patient-centered care across shifts.