Job description

$5,000 SIGN ON BONUS FOR GN AND RN UP TO 1 YEAR EXPERIENCE
$10,000 SIGN ON BONUS FOR RN WITH OVER 1 YEAR EXPERIENCE

The Registered Nurse is responsible for the delivery of quality patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. The Registered Nurse functions within the limits of the Missouri Nurse Practice Act, St. Luke’s Des Peres Hospital and Patient Care Services policies and practice guidelines, and performs in a comparable manner to peers with similar training, experience and circumstances.

• Assesses the physical and psychosocial dimensions of patients using a holistic approach, within the scope of knowledge and experience base, upon admission and throughout the nursing process, and documents appropriately into the patient record following established standards of the patient care services department.
• Plans, implements and evaluates a formal written individualized plan of care within the appropriate time frame based on the nursing assessment and diagnosis and appropriate Standards of Care.
• Provides quality patient care from admission to discharge by collaborating with all healthcare team members and other departments and maintaining cost-effectiveness in accordance with established policies and practice guidelines.
• Demonstrates competencies of the Missouri Nurse Practice Act by practicing within established policies and practice guidelines.
• Demonstrates unit-defined competencies as required.
• Acts as resource person for patients, visitors and staff in both routine and crisis situations. Addresses problems and complaints thoroughly and responds appropriately and promptly.
• Plans work assignments for Patient Care Technicians, using the Patient Care Services guidelines to ensure adequate and appropriate care is given. Demonstrates flexibility in response to unexpected changes in work volume, schedule changes and emergencies.
• Assumes accountability for professional growth by functioning as a resource to other healthcare professionals and maintaining a current professional knowledge base.
• Participates in unit based quality improvement processes as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Nursing Degree Required, BSN preferred.

License - Certification - Registration (Text Only)

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of Missouri Required.
• BLS and ACLS required.

Experience

• Recent clinical experience preferred.
• Evaluative skills necessary for patient assessment.
• Decision making skills required for treatment planning/implementation.
• Clinical reasoning and judgment skills necessary for evaluation of nursing interventions and for safety of patients and self.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills to interact with patients, visitors and staff.
• Ability to recognize a need for and alter communication with patients with communication impairments.
• Ability to manage time, organize daily schedule to meet productivity standards, and cope with professional stress.
• Consistently holds self and others accountable for meeting patient/customer service standards
• Anticipate service needs and proactively resolves issues
• Thoroughly pursues patient/customer issues
• Creates patient/customer service experiences that heighten the overall perception of the hospital as a premier healthcare provider.
• Promotes collaborative work relationships and influences others to work collaboratively.
• Decisions and actions are based on consensus after considering the perspective of other team members.
• Consistently uses effective interpersonal skills.
• Acts as a role model for other staff when articulating information and perspectives.
• Anticipates needed information and updates by proactively communicating to managers, colleagues and customers.
• Actively listens to other’s perspectives in communications and encourages others to do so.
• Bases decisions and actions on thorough understanding of perspectives of others.
• Finds collaborative solutions to resolve conflicts and facilitates prompt assistance.
• Promotes a nonjudgmental approach in delivery of services and carries out actions.
• Invites and values the input and views of others, reacting nondefensively to inquiry and challenges.
• Consistently optimizes time efficiently and effectively and serves as a role model for others.
• Consistently utilizes appropriate tools, techniques, and resources/systems to achieve maximum results and teaches others to do so.
• Is viewed as a resource within the department when dealing with issues of systems and resources and accomplishing tasks in the most efficient and effective ways.

Demonstrates unit defined competencies that include, but not limited to:

• Demonstrate ability to interpret EKG rhythms.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Standard shift:

• Night shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Saint Louis, MO 63131: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• RN (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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