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MO-SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Fenton

Worker Type:

PRN1

Job Summary:

Performs the primary functions of a Registered Nurse in assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing and evaluating the care of all assigned patients. For Vascular Access, assesses, recognizes and establishes the need of a mid to long term vascular access device (VAD) for the patient.

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

Two years' registered nurse experience

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     Vascular Access Certification (VA-BC) - Vascular Access Certification Corporation (VACC) 

     
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     Vascular Access Certification (VA-BC) - Vascular Access Certification Corporation (VACC) 

 
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     Vascular Access Certification (VA-BC) - Vascular Access Certification Corporation (VACC) 

     
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     Vascular Access Certification (VA-BC) - Vascular Access Certification Corporation (VACC) 

 

Work Shift:

PRN / Per Diem Shift (United States of America)

Job Type:

Employee

Department:

3900000113 IV Therapy

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

0

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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