RN-Critical Response at SSM Health

Its more than a career its a callingMO-SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - St. CharlesWorker Type:RegularJob Highlights:RN Critical Response SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital St. CharlesMake an impact where it matters most! Join our elite Critical Response team and be the difference in life-saving moments.Fixed Night Shift: 6:30 PM 6:30 AM only 2 shifts per weekPredictable Schedule: Every 3rd weekend NO on-callSpecialized Role: Respond to codes and rapid response situations across the hospitalExperience Required: ICU or ED background for high-acuity patient careFocused Position: No patient assignment load dedicated to critical interventionsHigh-Impact Environment: Be the go-to expert when seconds countSign on bonus available for eligible external candidates!**sign on bonuses are for external qualified candidates. Internal candidates please check with your recruiter to see what options are available**Job Summary:This role is pat of the expert clinical team in the acute care area. Prevents clinical deterioration in patients outside of intensive care units. Leads the Critical Response teams initial assessment of critically ill patients and has the ability and clinical skills to assess and implement early interventions to prevent cardiopulmonary arrest better facilitating the patients transition to a higher level of care.Job Responsibilities and Requirements:PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIESActs 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.EDUCATIONGraduate of accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensingEXPERIENCETwo years of registered nurse experience in critical care emergency care or progressive carePHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSConstant 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 CERTIFICATIONSState 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)Work Shift:Night Shift (United States of America)Job Type:EmployeeDepartment: Nursing AdministrationScheduled Weekly Hours:24Benefits: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.Explore All BenefitsSSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. 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