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OK-SSM Health Bone & Joint Hospital at St. Anthony

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Highlights:

Sign On Bonus: $10,000

Department: Surgery Pre-Op

Schedule: Full Time, Days

Starting Pay: $34.37+​ (Offers are based on years of experience and equity)

Shift Differentials: Available for night, weekend, and additional shifts​

Location: SSM Health Bone & Joint Hospital at St. Anthony

1111 N. Dewey Ave
Oklahoma City, OK 73103

At SSM Health, we know the healing power of presence begins with compassionate employees like you.  Our mission and values put the patient first and helps you to feel valued while respecting teamwork and collaboration.  As a RN, you will learn ways to adapt care and adjust treatment plans for patients’ evolving needs. 

**Sign on bonuses are for external qualified candidates.  Internal candidates, please check with your recruiter to see what options are available for you.

Job Summary:

Coordinates and facilitates patient admission according to patient acuity, bed availability, and required services.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Collaborates with the nursing staff and multidisciplinary team members to place patient in appropriate level of care to achieve desired outcomes.Initiates care management process including pre-registration and insurance verification.Stays informed of changes in managed care and communicates procedural and financial impact to admitting physicians during the reservation/scheduling process.Reviews medical reports from referring hospitals or physician offices and relays information to nursing unit. Develops relationships with referral sources and admission decision makers.Coordinates education and development of internal staff and external departments to ensure understanding of intake review and approval process.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.

EDUCATION

Graduate of accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensing

EXPERIENCE

No experience required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.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 hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.Frequent keyboard use/data entry.Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting and gripping.Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.Rare climbing.

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) 

State of Work Location: Missouri 

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

 
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) 

 
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 

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type:

Employee

Department:

4419000040 BJH Pre Op

Scheduled Weekly Hours:40

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