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RN-Stepdown/Critical Care-March 2024
Jefferson City
Mar 28, 2026
About RN-Stepdown/Critical Care

  It's more than a career, it's a calling.

  MO-SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Jefferson City

  Worker Type:

  PRN3

  Job Summary:

  Provides direct nursing care in settings where patients require complex assessments and intervention, in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization.

  Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

  PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

  Obtains comprehensive data pertinent to the patient from the patient, family other healthcare providers to develop a holistic picture of the patient’s needs or condition.

  Analyzes and synthesizes data from the assessment in determining diagnosis or conditions relevant to care.

  Identifies optimal outcomes for the patient in collaboration with the patient, family and interprofessional team.

  Develops a plan that prescribes strategies and alternatives to attain outcomes, using clinical judgement in collaboration with patient, family and interprofessional care team.

  Implements the plan, employing strategies to promote and maintain a safe environment, coordinates implementation with patient, family and interprofessional team.

  Evaluates processes and progress toward attainment of goals and outcomes.

  Contributes to the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice, evaluates their own practice, and maintains current knowledge and competence.

  Communicates effectively in all areas of practice, collaborates with patient, family and interprofessional team.

  Uses clinical inquiry and integrates best evidence into practice.

  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 licensingEXPERIENCE

  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:

  Advanced Life Support (ALS) - American Heart Association (AHA), Advanced Life Support (ALS) - American Heart Association (AHA), Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA), Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) - Emergency Nurses Association (ENA), FUTURE - Advanced Life Support (ALS) within 365 days - American Heart Association (AHA), FUTURE - Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) within 90 days - American Heart Association (AHA), FUTURE - Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course (ENPC) within 24 months - Emergency Nurses Association (ENA), FUTURE - Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP) within 180 days - American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), FUTURE - Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 365 days - American Heart Association (AHA), FUTURE - Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) within 365 days - Emergency Nurses Association (ENA), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - American Academy Pediatrics (AAP), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association (AHA), Registered Nurse (RN) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration, Registered Nurse (RN) Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) Multi-State - Alabama Board of Nursing, Registered Nurse (RN) Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) Multi-State - Arizona State Board of Nursing, Registered Nurse (RN) Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) Multi-State - Arkansas State Board of Nursing, Registered Nurse (RN) Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) Multi-State - Colorado Board of Nursing, Registered Nurse (RN) Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) Multi-State - Delaware Board of Nursing, Registered Nurse (RN) Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) Multi-State - Florida Board of Nursing, Registered Nurse (RN) Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) Multi-State - Georgia Board of Nursing, Registered Nurse (RN) Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) Multi-State - Idaho Board of Nursing, Registered Nurse (RN) Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) Multi-State - Indiana State Board of Nursing, Registered Nurse (RN) Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) Multi-State - Iowa Board of Nursing, Registered Nurse (RN) Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) Multi-State - Kansas State Board of Nursing, Registered Nurse (RN) Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) Multi-State - Kentucky Board of Nursing {+ 27 more}

  Work Shift:

  Night Shift (United States of America)

  Job Type:

  Employee

  Department:

  1403000011 2 West PCU

  Scheduled Weekly Hours:

  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. (https://www.ssmhealth.com/privacy-notices-terms-of-use/non-discrimination?_ga=2.205881493.704955970.1667719643-240470506.1667719643)

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