Health Care Nurse

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DePaul Hospital - St. Louis Worker Type : Regular Job Highlights :

Sign-on Bonus : Please speak with your recruiter about sign on bonus

eligibility Department : Med Surg Schedule :  Days 7AM- 7PM

Location : DePaul Hospital, St. Louis, MO

• Sign-on bonuses are

available to external, qualified candidates.

candidates, please consult with your recruiter to determine the

available options for you. Job Summary : Provides direct

nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures

and protocols of the healthcare organization. Job Responsibilities

and Requirements : 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

inter-professional 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 or

education equivalency for licensing 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. 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)  State of Work Location :

Missouri  Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) -

American Heart Association (AHA)  And  Registered Nurse

(RN) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration

Or  Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State

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)    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  Work Shift :

Day Shift (United States of America) Job Type : Employee Department :

Med Surg - 5N Pul Med Scheduled Weekly Hours : 36 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.

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