Registered Nurse - Critical Care Unit

SSM Health; Nichols Hills (OK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus for eligible candidates

Job summary

SSM Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Critical Care Unit in Oklahoma City. This Regular, full-time night-shift role requires at least 1 year of ICU or critical care experience. A nursing degree and valid RN license are mandatory, with BSN preferred. A sign-on bonus is available for eligible candidates.

You will provide direct nursing care, perform complex assessments, and collaborate with an interprofessional team to deliver high-quality patient care in a fast-paced CCU setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing.
• 1 year ICU or critical care experience preferred.
• Current RN license in applicable state.

Responsibilities

• Obtains comprehensive data from patient, family and providers to form a holistic view of needs.
• Analyzes data to determine diagnoses or conditions relevant to care.
• Identifies optimal outcomes with patient, family and interprofessional team.
• Develops a care plan with strategies and alternatives using clinical judgement.
• Implements the plan and coordinates with patient, family and team for safety.
• Evaluates progress toward goals and outcomes.
• Maintains knowledge and competence and participates in ongoing education.
• Communicates effectively with patient, family and interprofessional team.
• Applies evidence-based practice and clinical knowledge to care.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safety.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

RN license

ICU experience

Critical care

Nursing assessment

Education

Nursing degree

BSN preferred

Job description

It‘s more than a career, it‘s a calling OK-SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Oklahoma City

Worker Type: Regular

Job Highlights

Join a team where your work matters -- every moment, every patient, every community. At SSM Health, you’ll be empowered to grow, supported to thrive, and inspired to make a lasting impact.

• sign on bonus for eligible candidates

Department: Critical Care Unit

Schedule: Full Time Night Shift

Job Summary

Provides direct nursing care in settings where patients require complex assessments and intervention, in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements

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 nursing or education equivalency for licensing

EXPERIENCE

• 1 year of RN experience required, ICU preferred

PHYSICAL 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.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

• State of Work Location: Illinois
• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• And
• Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
• And
• Advanced Life Support (ALS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Or
• Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) - Emergency Nurses Association (ENA)
• Or
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - American Academy Pediatrics (AAP)
• Or
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Or
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) - Emergency Nurses Association (ENA)
• Or
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Essentials - American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
• State of Work Location: Missouri
• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• And
• Registered Nurse (RN) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
• Or
• Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State
• And
• Advanced Life Support (ALS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Or
• Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) - Emergency Nurses Association (ENA)
• Or
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - American Academy Pediatrics (AAP)
• Or
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Or
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) - Emergency Nurses Association (ENA)
• Or
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Essentials - American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
• State of Work Location: Oklahoma
• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• And
• Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State
• And
• Registered Nurse (RN) - Oklahoma Board of Nursing (OBN)
• And
• Advanced Life Support (ALS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Or
• Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) - Emergency Nurses Association (ENA)
• Or
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - American Academy Pediatrics (AAP)
• Or
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Or
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) - Emergency Nurses Association (ENA)
• Or
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Essentials - American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
• State of Work Location: Wisconsin
• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• And
• Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State
• Or
• Registered Nurse (RN) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
• And
• Advanced Life Support (ALS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Or
• Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) - Emergency Nurses Association (ENA)
• Or
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - American Academy Pediatrics (AAP)
• Or
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Or
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) - Emergency Nurses Association (ENA)
• Or
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Essentials - American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)

Work Shift: Night Shift (United States of America)

Job Type: Employee

Department: CCU

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36

SSM Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SSM Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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