It's more than a career, it's a callingMO-SSM Health Saint Louis University West PavilionWorker Type:RegularJob Highlights:Job Highlights
Department: Infusion
Schedule: Full Time, Day Shift, Monday-Friday 8am-4:40pm
Starting Pay: $32.51+/hour (Offers are based on years of experience and equity for this role.)
Sign on Bonus: $10,000 (Sign on bonuses are for qualified external applicants only)
Location: 3655 Vista Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63110
Location: 2315 Dougherty Ferry, Des Peres, MO 63122Job Summary:Performs the primary functions of a Registered Nurse in assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing and evaluating the care of all assigned patients.Job Responsibilities and Requirements:PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Actively supports the care of the patient.
Assesses and addresses the needs of the patient/family.
Works collaboratively with other interprofessional team members in resolving patient/family problems, concerns and issues.
Collaborates with other departments as needed to establish the patient/family treatment plan.
Individualizes, implements, evaluates or updates the plan of care and patient educational needs regarding vascular access.
Possesses the ability to complete intravenous insertion and assessment to include peripheral and central line access.
Utilizes equipment such as point of care ultrasound equipment and intravenous infusion pumps as appropriate.
Effectively demonstrates proper interpretation of department specific policies and related laboratory results to safely manage specific patient needs.
Implements, monitors and records patient care and communicates patient condition as appropriate. Takes appropriate actions to unanticipated changes in patient condition.
Utilizes the Electronic Health Record (EHR) to access treatment and therapy plans.
As an SSM Health nurse, demonstrates the professional nursing standards defined in the professional practice model.
Utilizes 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.
EDUCATION
Graduate of accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensing
EXPERIENCE
No experience required
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.
Work Shift:Day Shift (United States of America)Job Type:EmployeeDepartment:4963390235 SLUCR HEMONC CA CTR2Scheduled Weekly Hours:40SSM 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. Click here to learn more. (https://www.ssmhealth.com/privacy-notices-terms-of-use/non-discrimination?ga=2.205881493.704955970.1667719643-240470506.1667719643)