RN-Stepdown/Critical Care

Company: SSM Health
Location: Madison
Posted on: November 20, 2020

Job Description:

Job Description 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 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.

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