Critical Response RN

Its more than a career its a calling

Job Highlights:

Lead and Mentor in Critical Care RN Stepdown (Full-Time Night Shift)
Are you an experienced RN ready to make an impact Join our Stepdown/Critical Care Unit and help shape the future of our night shift team. Were seeking strong team players who can provide exceptional care and mentor new graduate nurses in a collaborative environment.

Position Highlights:

• Night shift: 7:30 PM 7:30 AM

• Full-time schedule with self-scheduling (manager review before posting)

• Weekend rotation: Every other weekend

• Holiday rotation included

• No on-call requirements

• Be part of a growing team that values experience and leadership

Your expertise mattersapply today and make a difference every night!

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Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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 escalate 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 patients age-specific needs and clinical needs as described in the departments 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: 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
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association (AHA)

State of Work Location: Missouri

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

State of Work Location: Oklahoma

• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• And
• Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State
• Or
• Registered Nurse (RN) - Oklahoma Board of Nursing (OBN)
• And
• Advanced Life Support (ALS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Or
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association (AHA)

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
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association (AHA)

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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.

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