Registered Nurse - Critical Response

Confidential; Fenton (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus for external candidates

Tuition coverage

Health insurance options

Retirement benefits

Disability benefits

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Adoption assistance

Job summary

SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Fenton is seeking a Regular part-time Night Shift RN to join the Critical Response team in the Nursing Admin department.

You will lead the initial assessment of critically ill patients and help implement early interventions to prevent deterioration and facilitate transfer to higher levels of care. Requirements include graduate of an accredited nursing program, RN license, BLS HCP, ALS/PALS, and at least two years of RN experience in critical or emergent care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing or licensing equivalency.
• Two years RN experience in critical care, emergency care or progressive care.
• Current RN license in the applicable state(s) where work is performed.

Responsibilities

• Acts as the first level of support for bedside nursing when patient condition is in question or jeopardy.
• Educates and supports bedside team in evaluation and management of unstable patients.
• Guides the bedside team to help direct patient care.
• Assists in determining when to lift a rapid response.
• Facilitates early and rapid transition of patients to higher level of care.
• Monitors patients recently transferred from ICU.
• Uses EMR data to identify at-risk patients and drive improvement.
• Contributes to rapid response and code debrief processes.

Skills

ICU Experience

Critical Care Nursing

Rapid Response support

Nursing assessment

Education

Graduate of accredited school of nursing

Job description

It's more than a career, it's a callingMO-SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Fenton

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Highlights:Department: Critical ResponseSchedule: Part- time nights with every third weekend rotation.Preferred Qualifications:

ICU ExperienceBenefits: Competitive, affordable health insurance including but not limited to:Getting paid every day!Access up to $5,250 in tuition coverage per yearPaid maternity & paternity coverageAdoption assistanceVarious competitive health insurance options & wellness plansRetirement benefits including employer matching plansLong & short-term disabilityEmployee assistance programs (EAP)Sign on bonus available for eligible external candidates!**sign on bonuses are for external qualified candidates. Internal candidates, please check with your recruiter to see what options are available**Job Summary:This role is pat of the expert clinical team in the acute care area. Prevents clinical deterioration in patients outside of intensive care units. Leads the Critical Response team's initial assessment of critically ill patients and has the ability and clinical skills to assess and implement early interventions to prevent cardiopulmonary arrest, better facilitating the patient’s transition to a higher level of care.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

• Acts as the first level of support for the bedside nursing team when the condition of a patient is in question or jeopardy.
• Educates and supports the bedside team in the evaluation and management of unstable patients.
• Guides the bedside nursing team to help direct patient care.
• Assists in determining when to lift a rapid response.
• Facilitates early and rapid transition of patients to a higher level of care.
• Closely monitors patients who have recently transferred from the intensive care unit (ICU).
• Utilizes available data from the electronic medical record and other sources to identify at risk patients. e.g. Deterioration Index, Sepsis score and other acuity scores.
• Collects and maintains data related to Rapid Response and Code episodes to drive process improvement.
• Participates in Ministry Rapid Response and Code debrief process and Regional Critical Response Nursing Team.
• 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.

EDUCATIONGraduate of accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensing

EXPERIENCETwo years of registered nurse experience in critical care, emergency care or progressive care

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSConstant 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: IllinoisBasic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)AndRegistered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)AndAdvanced Life Support (ALS) - American Heart Association (AHA)OrPediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association (AHA)

State of Work Location: MissouriBasic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)AndRegistered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact StateOrRegistered Nurse (RN) - Missouri Division of Professional RegistrationAndAdvanced Life Support (ALS) - American Heart Association (AHA)OrPediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association (AHA)

State of Work Location: OklahomaBasic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)AndRegistered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact StateOrRegistered Nurse (RN) - Oklahoma Board of Nursing (OBN)AndAdvanced Life Support (ALS) - American Heart Association (AHA)OrPediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association (AHA)

State of Work Location: WisconsinBasic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)AndRegistered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact StateOrRegistered Nurse (RN) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional ServicesAndAdvanced Life Support (ALS) - American Heart Association (AHA)OrPediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association (AHA)

Work Shift:Night Shift (United States of America)

Job Type:

Employee

Department:

Nursing Admin

Scheduled Weekly Hours:24

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.