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Staff Position

Registered Nurse (RN) - Neurology
SSM Health Saint Mary's Hospital-Saint Louis
Saint Louis, MO
Flexible
Relocation Bonus

$24-38/hour

Overview

  • Start DateASAP
  • ShiftFlexible
  • Facility Information
    Short Term Acute Care553 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

4 West is a 30 bed unit that provides exceptional care to a wide range of patients.  We are cardiac telemetry  and a  certified stroke care unit.  4 West is known for the team approach to patient care and being engaged with the patients and families.  RN’s and CP’s work closely together to make the team work.  (Ideal Candidate: 4 West is always looking for engaged team members, willing to learn and possibly join our team. We have been very successful in recruiting individuals that have been student nurses and completed the SNI programs with 4 West.  This has been because of the team and how they are willing to accept new employees)

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 interprofessional 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.
  • 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

  • Graduate of accredited school of nursing


EXPERIENCE

  • No experience required

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.
Shenny BSN, RN
Shenny BSN, RN

Facility

SSM Health Saint Mary's Hospital-Saint Louis

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Compensation
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Culture
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Work Environment
3.8rating
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SSM Health Saint Mary's Hospital-Saint Louis
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  • Short Term Acute Care
  • 553 beds
  • Epic Systems Corporation
ADDRESS6420 Clayton RdSaint Louis, MO 63117
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Employer

SSM Health

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Culture
3.8rating
Work Environment
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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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About Saint Louis, MO

As a travel nurse in Saint Louis, MO here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • The cost of living in Saint Louis is lower than the national average, making it an affordable city for travel nurses.
  • Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
Weather
  • Summer average highs are around 89°F, and winter average lows are around 23°F.
Furnished Housing
  • Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Saint Louis, with options ranging from furnished apartments to corporate housing.
Transportation
  • Saint Louis is car-friendly, but it also has a public transportation system including buses and a light rail system called Metrolink.
Demographics
  • Saint Louis has a diverse population with a wide age range.
  • Common health issues include heart disease and obesity.
  • There is a large population of travel nurses due to the presence of multiple healthcare facilities.
Things to Do
  • Saint Louis offers a variety of activities including a vibrant restaurant scene, art museums like the Saint Louis Art Museum, live music venues, sports events such as baseball games at Busch Stadium, and outdoor attractions like the Missouri Botanical Garden and Forest Park.
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