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MO-SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Fenton

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Highlights:

**You may be eligible for a $15K Sign On Bonus!**

Department: Mixed Acuity Unit

Patient Population or Ratio: This unit serves as an Intermediate Stepdown unit, with at least half of the beds designated for this level of care. The remaining beds accommodate patients with lower acuity levels. The unit has 24 beds and is budgeted for 11 patients at the Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU) level and 7 patients at a lower level of care. The unit must be flexible to adjust patient assignments based on current needs.

Schedule: This is a salaried position that primarily requires working Monday through Friday. The manager is expected to take call about every 6 to 7 weeks for one week at a time. In case of critical staffing needs, the manager may need to cover night shifts and take on assignments. If the manager has been away from direct patient care, they will need to undergo reorientation to the bedside.

Required Skills: Candidates must have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and possess experience in critical care and/or stepdown nursing. The ideal candidate should be a subject matter expert for this patient population and be committed to enhancing the skills and critical thinking abilities of the nursing staff on this floor. Preference will be given to candidates with either CCRN (Critical Care Registered Nurse) or PCU (Progressive Care Unit) certification. Experience in team nursing and working with Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) is a plus.

Location Address:1015 Bowles Avenue, Fenton, MO

**$5000 Referral Bonus available to current employees**

**Sign-on bonuses are for externally qualified candidates.  Internal candidates, please check with your recruiter to see what options are available for you.

Job Summary:

Manages activities, workflow and nursing resources of assigned nursing unit(s).

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensures compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements for self and within unit.Conducts hiring, training, directing, development and evaluating of staff.Identifies and resolves issues affecting the delivery of patient care services for the assigned unit(s). Develops and implements policies and procedures to guarantee efficient and effective delivery of health services in a unit.Monitors and adheres to budget. Approves or monitors expenditures, purchases and other actions to ensure compliance with budget guidelines.Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

EXPERIENCE

Two years' registered nurse experience, with demonstrated progressive leadership responsibility OR one year of registered nurse experience plus one year of relevant leadership experience

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.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 hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.Frequent keyboard use/data entry.Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting and gripping.Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.Rare climbing.

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:

1304000113 Prog High - 3N

Scheduled Weekly Hours:40

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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