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RN-Pediatric, Critical Care

SSM Health, St Louis, Missouri, United States,


It's more than a career, it's a calling.MO-SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital

Worker Type:Regular

Job Summary:Provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIESCares for patients with life threatening, medically complex critical illness or diagnosis.Delivers highly skilled care with use of technology and complex interventions.Initiates measures for emergency treatment of patients including infant resuscitation and advanced life support procedures.Implements and monitors patient care plans. Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate.Serves as a primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care.Notes and carries out physician and nursing orders.Assesses and coordinates patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.Applies the existing body of evidence-based practice and scientific knowledge in health care to 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.As an SSM Health nurse, I will demonstrate the professional nursing standards defined in the professional practice model. Uses the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses to guide his/her response to the current and evolving health and nursing needs of our patients and our patient populations.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

EXPERIENCESix months' registered nurse experience

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)OrEmergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) - Emergency Nurses Association (ENA)OrNeonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - American Academy Pediatrics (AAP)OrPediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association (AHA)OrTrauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) - Emergency Nurses Association (ENA)OrNeonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Essentials - American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)

State of Work Location: MissouriBasic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)AndRegistered Nurse (RN) - Missouri Division of Professional RegistrationOrRegistered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact StateAndAdvanced Life Support (ALS) - American Heart Association (AHA)OrEmergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) - Emergency Nurses Association (ENA)OrNeonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - American Academy Pediatrics (AAP)OrPediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association (AHA)OrTrauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) - Emergency Nurses Association (ENA)OrNeonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Essentials - American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)

State of Work Location: OklahomaBasic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)AndRegistered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact StateAndRegistered Nurse (RN) - Oklahoma Board of Nursing (OBN)AndAdvanced Life Support (ALS) - American Heart Association (AHA)OrEmergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) - Emergency Nurses Association (ENA)OrNeonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - American Academy Pediatrics (AAP)OrPediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association (AHA)OrTrauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) - Emergency Nurses Association (ENA)OrNeonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Essentials - American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)

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)OrEmergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) - Emergency Nurses Association (ENA)OrNeonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - American Academy Pediatrics (AAP)OrPediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association (AHA)OrTrauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) - Emergency Nurses Association (ENA)OrNeonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Essentials - American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)

Work Shift:Variable Shift (United States of America)

Job Type:Employee

Department:1601000010 NICU

Scheduled Weekly Hours:36

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

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or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Click here to learn more.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:

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ur 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.