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Staff Position

Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU - Post Anesthetic Care
SSM Health DePaul Hospital- Saint Louis
Bridgeton, MO
Flexible
Relocation Bonus

$24-38/hour

Overview

  • Start DateASAP
  • ShiftFlexible
  • Facility Information
    Short Term Acute Care431 bedsEpic Systems Corporation

Pay

Estimated pay
$24-38/hour

Benefits

  • Medical benefits
  • Dental benefits
  • Vision benefits
  • Employee assistance programs
  • Continuing Education
  • Health savings account
  • Health Care FSA
  • Dependent Care FSA
  • 403b retirement plan
  • Life insurance
  • Bereavement
  • Relocation bonus

Description

Under supervision and in collaboration with other health care professionals, assist in performing a variety of nursing care services for patients.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Receives patient care assignment from the registered nurse (RN) in charge.  Initiates delegated tasks based on demonstrated competence in performing nursing activities for specific patient age group served.
  • Collects and documents data for the admission assessment, reassessment and/or scheduling appointments or surgeries at specific times for patient population.  May document and provide appropriate data to the RN and/or LPN for analysis and validation of patient’s response to care or treatment and when significant change occurs in the patient’s condition.
  • Informs licensed nurse of any changes in patient condition/needs, of patient complaints, and of patient/significant other educational needs.
  • Stocks and maintains supplies and equipment in keeping with patient care needs and cost containment.  Utilizes time and supplies economically and conscientiously.
  • Assists with delegated clerical duties such as answering telephones, relaying messages, transcription of physician orders, preparing and organizing the patient's medical record.
  • In an inpatient environment, responsibilities may also include the following: answers patients’ calls for help, takes their vital signs, and monitors their behavior and physical condition for progress or deterioration.  Assists with baths, ambulating, feeding, skin care, personal and oral hygiene and making occupied and unoccupied beds.  Performs dressing changes, enemas, ostomy care, toileting, turning, cough and deep breathing, catheter care, collection of biological specimens, measuring and recording intake and output of fluids.
  • In an inpatient environment, prepares patients for discharge and accompanies them upon dismissal as indicated.  Orients new patients and significant others to the nursing unit.
  • In an outpatient environment, manages referrals for medical and surgical specialist appointments.  Provides assistance in patient care to patients three years of age or older.
  • Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
  • May perform point of care testing according to policies and procedures.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

  • No education required

EXPERIENCE

  • No experience required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Constant standing and walking.
  • Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication.
  • Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
  • Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
  • Frequent reaching, gripping, and keyboard use/data entry.
  • Frequent use of vision for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
  • Occasional bending, stooping, crawling, kneeling, sitting, squatting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
  • Occasional use of vision to judge distances and spatial relationships.
  • Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
  • Occasional lifting/moving patients.
  • Occasional use of smell to detect/recognize odors.
  • Occasional driving.
-Under supervision and in collaboration with other health care professionals, assist in performing a variety of nursing care services for patients.
Shenny BSN, RN
Shenny BSN, RN

Facility

SSM Health DePaul Hospital- Saint Louis

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Compensation
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Culture
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Work Environment
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  • Short Term Acute Care
  • 431 beds
  • Epic Systems Corporation
ADDRESS12303 De Paul DrBridgeton, MO 63044
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Employer

SSM Health

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Compensation
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Culture
3.8rating
Work Environment
4.3rating
About
SSM Health has grown to be one of the largest integrated health systems in the country, because leadership, administration and providers work closely together to find solutions to the most pressing needs in medical care today. Collectively, our knowledge and resources are combined to innovate, optimize workflows and allow for better care delivery and patient interactions. Physicians and leadership engage in regular discussions designed to standardize practices that yield better outcomes across our system. Physicians, providers and health care leaders seeking the stability and resources of a large, reputable integrated health system, as well as the collegiality and respect of peers and the rewards of practicing in a faith-based organization, choose SSM Health as their ideal practice setting. SSM Health's 23 hospitals, more than 290+ physician offices and outpatient care sites, and 10 post-acute facilities offer vast opportunities to shape the future of health care throughout Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma and Wisconsin.
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