RN-Critical Response at SSM Health

Saint Charles, Missouri, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Critical Care, Emergency Care, Patient Assessment, Clinical Skills, Rapid Response, Patient Education, Data Analysis, Team Support, Process Improvement, Evidence-Based Practice, Communication, Monitoring, Intervention, Transition of Care, Patient Safety, Health Care

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

It's more than a career, it's a calling MO-SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - St. Charles Worker Type: Regular Job Highlights: RN – Critical Response | SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital – St. Charles Make 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 week Predictable Schedule: Every 3rd weekend, NO on-call Specialized Role: Respond to codes and rapid response situations across the hospital Experience Required: ICU or ED background for high-acuity patient care Focused Position: No patient assignment load – dedicated to critical interventions High-Impact Environment: Be the go-to expert when seconds count Sign 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 team's 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 patient's transition to a higher level of care. Job Responsibilities and Requirements: PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Acts 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 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. Performs other duties as assigned. EDUCATION Graduate of accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensing EXPERIENCE Two years of registered nurse experience in critical care, emergency care or progressive care 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. REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS State 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: Employee Department: 8451000002 Nursing Administration Scheduled Weekly Hours: 24 Benefits: 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 Benefits SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Click here to learn more.

Responsibilities

The RN-Critical Response acts as the first level of support for bedside nursing teams, guiding them in the evaluation and management of unstable patients. They lead initial assessments of critically ill patients and facilitate transitions to higher levels of care.