RN-Tipton Clinic

Company: SSM Health
Location: Jefferson City
Posted on: April 3, 2021

Job Description:

It's more than a career, it's a calling.MO-SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Jefferson CityWorker Type:RegularJob Summary:Provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization.Job Responsibilities and Requirements:PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES* Implements and monitors patient care plans. Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate.* Serves as a primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care.* Notes and carries out physician and nursing orders.* Assesses and coordinates patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.* 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 nursingEXPERIENCE* No experience requiredPHYSICAL 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.Licenses / Certifications:Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA), Registered Nurse (RN) - State of Work Location or Compact Multi-State LicenseWork Shift:Day Shift (United States of America)Job Type:EmployeeDepartment:20760163 St. Mary's Tipton RHCScheduled Weekly Hours:36SSM Health complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability or sex.Learn more hereSSM Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit health system. Headquartered in St. Louis, SSM Health operates care delivery sites in Missouri, Illinois, Oklahoma and Wisconsin. The health system includes 24 hospitals, more than 300 physician offices and outpatient care sites, 10 post-acute facilities, comprehensive home care and hospice services, a pharmacy benefit company, an insurance company and an Accountable Care Organization. With more than 10,000 providers and 40,000 employees in four states, SSM Health is one of the largest employers in every community we serve.At SSM Health, we appreciate the talents and gifts our team members bring to our organization. We believe that each of employees is integral to serving our communities and delivering the highest levels of care. We offer opportunities to share your unique gifts beyond the responsibilities of your role - to bring positivity and strengthen community within our internal team and with those we serve. At SSM Health, we believe the important work we do together in health care allows you to Fulfill Your Calling.The employees of SSM Health are truly our greatest resource - and we are committed to helping them continue to develop and grow personally and professionally. When team members excel, so does our healing Mission. We strive to enable our employees to lead full, enriched lives - physically, mentally and spiritually. We offer a just and fair benefits package that you can personalize to fit your needs and those of your family.

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