Weekend Med-Surg RN: Compassionate Patient Advocate

SSM Health; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 41,000 - 63,000; Part time

Job summary

SSM Health's St. Mary's Hospital in Jefferson City, MO, seeks a part-time weekend RN to provide direct nursing care in a Medical-Surgical setting. The role requires careful adherence to established policies and patient-centered care plans, with collaboration across the care team.

Responsibilities include applying nursing processes, evaluating outcomes, and educating patients and families. Weekend shifts offer flexible scheduling while maintaining high standards of care and safety.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensing.
• One year registered nurse experience.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required; RN license in state(s) where employed.

Responsibilities

• Uses standards of medical-surgical nursing practice to increase the quality of care and quality of life for the patient, family, and significant other(s).
• Establishes effective relationships and advocates for the patient, family, and significant other(s).
• Uses the nursing process to develop and implement the plan of care, collect assessment data, and evaluate outcomes.
• Develops assessment and management strategies considering the patient’s overall health dimensions.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the impact of illness on the patient’s status and needs.
• Coordinates with the interprofessional team to plan interventions and evaluate outcomes.
• Educates patients and families about measures to promote and restore health and comfort.
• Serves as a mentor and role model to nursing colleagues and students.

Skills

RN experience

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

SSM Health's St. Mary's Hospital in Jefferson City, MO, seeks a part-time weekend RN to provide direct nursing care in a Medical-Surgical setting. The role requires careful adherence to established policies and patient-centered care plans, with collaboration across the care team.

Responsibilities include applying nursing processes, evaluating outcomes, and educating patients and families. Weekend shifts offer flexible scheduling while maintaining high standards of care and safety.