RN - Step Down ICU
Company: SSM Health
Location: Bridgeton
Posted on: August 7, 2022
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Job Description:
Job Description Overview At SSM Health, we know the healing
power of presence begins with compassionate employees like you. As
a Step Down ICU RN, you---ve chosen a career where patients are
first priority. Our mission and values put the patient first and
place you in a position to improve each day. Features and Benefits
The Step Down Unit allows you to care for patients in their most
critical times of illness. These patients are more critical than
you might think. These patients are less stable and are more labor
intensive. You will always be on your toes because the patients
condition can change at any moment. Team In return, you can expect
a work environment where: You will feel valued and respected Work
with a fun-loving group of nurses The opportunity to work in a
specialty area with a highly skilled and diverse team Ability to
flex your knowledge Our leadership supports the growth of the staff
Provides direct nursing care in accordance with established
policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Uses standards of medical-surgical nursing
practice to increase the quality of care and quality of life for
the patient, family, and significant other(s) by systematically
evaluating the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice.
Establishes effective relationships and serves as an advocate with
the patient, family, and significant other(s) to facilitate the
development of the care plan unique to the patient---s care needs.
Uses the nursing process to develop and implement the plan of care,
collect assessment data for each patient, determine appropriate
nursing diagnoses, identify expected patient outcomes, determine
the plan of care, implement interventions, and evaluate patient
outcomes. Develops assessment and management strategies based on a
consideration of the physical, functional, cultural, social,
economic, developmental, spiritual, vocational, and leisure
dimensions of human responses to actual and potential health
problems. Demonstrates knowledge of the impact of actual or
potential illness and each patient---s physical, functional,
cultural, social, economic, developmental, spiritual, vocational,
and leisure status. Utilizes leadership skills by coordinating and
collaborating with the patient, family, significant other(s),
communities, and members of the inter-professional team in
assessing needs, setting goals, planning interventions, providing
care, and evaluating outcomes. Utilizes effective communication to
participate with the patient, family, significant other(s), and
other health care providers in collaborative decision making that
reflects the understanding that care should be culturally
sensitive, ethical, legal, holistic, informed, compassionate, and
humane, and within the boundaries of available economic resources.
Educates the patient, family, and significant other(s) about
measures that promote, maintain, and restore health or promote
comfort. Fosters a healthy work environment within the practice
setting and profession by serving as a mentor and role model for
nursing colleagues, students, and others. Applies the existing body
of evidence-based practice and scientific knowledge in health care
to medical-surgical 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. Performs
other duties as assigned. EDUCATION Graduate of accredited school
of nursing EXPERIENCE No experience required
Keywords: SSM Health, Springfield , RN - Step Down ICU, Healthcare , Bridgeton, Illinois
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