RN/Registered Nurse Weekend - NIGHT SHIFT - Emergency Nursing

SSM Health; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign on bonus

DailyPay

Upfront Tuition Coverage

Maternity/Paternity leave

Adoption assistance

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Disability insurance

EAP

Job summary

SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Fenton seeks a part-time Critical Response RN to join its acute care team. The role leads rapid assessment of critically ill patients with early intervention to prevent deterioration, supporting bedside nursing and interdisciplinary teams.

Qualifications include two years in critical or progressive care, nursing licensure in Missouri, and required life-support certifications. Sign-on bonuses are available for external candidates.

Qualifications

• Two years of RN experience in critical care, emergency care or progressive care.
• Graduate of accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensing.
• Missouri RN license; BLS HCP; ALS; PALS certifications as required by role.

Responsibilities

• Acts as the first level of support for the bedside nursing team when patient conditions are questioned or jeopardized.
• Educates and supports the bedside team in evaluating and managing unstable patients.
• Guides the bedside team to help direct patient care and determine when to elevate a rapid response.
• Facilitates early transfer of patients to a higher level of care and monitors recent ICU transfers.
• Uses EMR and acuity scores to identify at-risk patients and drive process improvement.

Skills

ICU Experience

Education

Nursing degree / RN licensure

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 Response

Schedule: Part-time nights with every third weekend rotation

Preferred Qualifications: ICU Experience

Benefits

• Competitive, affordable health insurance including but not limited to:
• Getting paid every day!
• Access up to $5,250 in tuition coverage per year
• Paid maternity & paternity coverage
• Adoption assistance
• Various competitive health insurance options & wellness plans
• Retirement benefits including employer matching plans
• Long & short-term disability
• Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Sign on bonus

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 part 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 elevate 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.

Education

Graduate of accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensing

Experience

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

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: Missouri
• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State
• Registered Nurse (RN) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
• Advanced Life Support (ALS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Pediatric 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

Benefits

SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

Paid Parental Leave

we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).

Flexible Payment Options

our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.

Upfront Tuition Coverage

we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.