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<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job DescriptionSchool-Based Behavior Technician/RBT - New Opening in STL!!! Hourly Rate:$16-$18 Paid training opportunities.
Morning and Afternoon shifts available.
 ABOUT THE HOPE AUTISM CLINIC:
Where client outcomes are paramount, the Autism Clinic, which is a division of the nationally recognized non-profit, Hope, provides the highest quality therapeutic services to their local communities. We are dedicated to the idea that every child and their families deserve the opportunity to thrive and reach their fullest potential.
Serving children, ages 2 – 8, The Autism Clinic offers applied behavior analytic services (ABA), parent and family guidance, and in some settings, speech therapy. Each child’s treatment plan and treatment goals are individualized to meet their unique needs and all professionals collaborate together for optimal client outcomes.
As a part of our passionate care team you will have a purpose – not just a job. You’ll grow your professional skills, collaborate with talented professionals, and help create brighter futures for the children and families we serve. Be part of something meaningful – join us and help kids and their families soar!
 
 WHAT YOU WILL DO
<ul>
<li>Work directly with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder at the Hope Autism Clinic to teach children with ASD using the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).</li>
<li>Effectively communicate with families/guardians about their child’s progress.</li>
<li>Work with the treatment team to track session data and help clients achieve individualized communication and early learning goals.</li>
<li>Assist with planning and preparing for clinic-based group activities.</li>
<li>Model professional appearance and attitudes.</li>
</ul>
WHAT YOU WILL BRING
<ul>
<li>Must be 18 years of age or older.</li>
<li>High School Diploma or equivalent education.</li>
<li>Successful background clearance.</li>
</ul>
WHAT WE PREFER
<ul>
<li>Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a psychology, education, or human services related field.</li>
<li>Experience working with people with developmental disabilities.</li>
<li>Enthusiasm for working with children.</li>
<li>Has obtained Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) credential from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB).</li>
</ul>
Hope is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
 
#INDLP

School-Based BT/RBT - Behavior Technician | Part-Time

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job Description
The Resident Assistant is responsible for promoting a residential experience that fosters retention and cultivates referrals; enhances students’ opportunities for academic success, engagement, appreciation for differences, knowledge of campus resources; and satisfaction with their university experience. In addition, Resident Assistants assist management in the administration of Village tasks including, but not limited to administrative, maintenance, and Residence Life. 
Experience 
&gt; One semester of experience in planning and facilitating programs and events preferred. 
&gt; Minimum 1 semester of housing experience preferred. 
Qualifications 
&gt; For on-campus villages, must be a student in good standing with the University/College and have a preferred cumulative GPA of 2.5 each semester, or meet the standards set forth by the institution. 
&gt; Must be in good standing with the University (academically, financially and judicially) and CLV. 
&gt; Must have completed at least 15 or more hours or have been full time for 2 academic semesters, and lived on campus for a minimum of 2 academic semester. 
&gt; Resident Assistants (RAs) are students selected on the basis of leadership, experience, scholarship.

Resident Assistant

<h3>Job Description</h3>
It's more than a career, it's a calling
MO-SSM Health Saint Louis University West Pavilion
Worker Type:
Regular
Job Highlights:
Sign-on Bonus:&nbsp;Please speak with your recruiter about sign on bonus eligibility!
Schedule Options: Full Time, Nights
Schedule Time: 7p-7a, rotating weekends and holidays
Benefits: Competitive, affordable health insurance including but not limited to:
<ul>
<li>Benefits effective 31 days from date of hire</li>
<li>Health plans starting at $29.38 per pay period. No medical&nbsp; plan deductibles or co-insurance when receiving care from SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital</li>
<li>Professional Development and continuing education opportunities</li>
<li>Retirement benefits including employer matching plans</li>
<li>Robust wellness programs</li>
<li>Employee assistance programs (EAP)</li>
</ul>
Job Summary:
The Registered Nurse is a professional practitioner who assesses, manages, directs, and provides nursing care care activities during the patient's hospital stay and coordinates planning with other disciplines utilizing a patient/customer driven approach.
Job Responsibilities and Requirements:
POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES AND PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Essential Functions: The following are essential job accountabilities and performance criteria: 
1) Performs comprehensive nursing assessment/reassessment. 
Criteria
A) Performs age-appropriate admission assessment or transfer assessment. Obtains input from family/guardian when appropriate.
B) Accurately and completely documents findings.
C) Performs assessment of post-op/post-invasive procedure patients.
D) Assesses and documents education and discharge needs of patient and family on admission and throughout hospitalization.
E) Provides patient reassessment documenting pertinent observations according to the patient plan of care, changes in condition, status and/or diagnosis, response to care, procedures, etc., and standards of care. 
2) Establishes, coordinates and evaluates a plan of care based on analysis of assessment data, patient diagnosis, lab data, tests, procedures, physician orders, protocols and standards of care and other information as relevant. 
Criteria
A)Identifies short and long term goals based on patient care needs.
B)Formulates nursing interventions to achieve desired patient outcome.
C) Incorporates disease specific evidenced based practice into nursing care plan and other documentation
3)Provides and documents nursing interventions based on assessed patient needs, plan of care, and changes in patient status.
Criteria
A) Collaborates with appropriate health team members for coordination of daily plan of care for assigned patients. 
B) Provides, coordinates and communicates patient care, including accurate Handoff Communication Reports. 
C) Administers and documents medications accurately according to policies and procedures. 
D) Monitors, maintains and documents accurate IV fluids and parenteral nutrition according to policies and procedures. 
E) Completes referrals as indicated by assessment data. 
F) Requests consultation for special needs, equipment, or information for patient and/or family. 
G) Provides patient/family education and discharge planning per documentation guidelines and protocol.
H) Clarifies all physician orders as warranted. 
I) Acknowledges and implements physician orders in an accurate and timely manner as evidenced by documentation in the medical record. 
J) Assists physician with procedures/treatments as requested or delegates to Care Partner as appropriate. 
K) Documents "Readback" for all telephone/verbal orders. 
L) Takes telephone/verbal orders only in emergency situations. 
M) Recognizes changes in patient's condition and takes appropriate nursing actions. 
N) Involves the family/guardian when providing care and in decision-making as appropriate. 
O) Recognizes risks for patient and takes appropriate action. 
P) Incorporates use of Infection Control practices in daily care. 
4) Documents and or communicates nursing care and or changes in patient condition.
Criteria
A) Performs and documents ongoing evaluation of effectiveness of care based on assessment data, nursing interventions, patient response to medications, treatments and procedures. 
B) Evaluates and documents effectiveness of patient/family education. 
C) Evaluates plan of care and modifies as indicated in "A" above. 
D) Recognizes significant changes in patient's clinical parameters and reports immediately to physician and others as indicated. 
E) Identifies problems, gathers pertinent data, suggests solutions, communicates using appropriate lines of authority, and works toward problem resolution. 
F) Reports variation from care/treatment following the occurrence reporting policy and procedures. 
5)Specialized Care: Provides specialized care to patients at high risk for injury.
Criteria
A) Restraint Care
1. Initiates/evaluates alternatives to restraint prior to application
2.Applies restraints consistent with the approved procedure.
3. Monitors and assesses patient's response throughout the restraint period at the appropriate intervals. 
4. Provides specified patient care (toileting, skin care, hydration, feeding, etc.) on a timely basis. 
5. Provides consultation for peers to determine alternatives to restraints and 1:1 observation. 
6. Documents restraint use and associated care thoroughly.
B) Pain Management 
1. Assess patient for presence of pain on admission and during assessments/reassessments. 
2. Incorporates patient's cultural/spiritual beliefs regarding pain into pain management plan. 
3. Implement pain management techniques. Focus on prevention rather than treatment. 
4. Include patient and/or family members in developing a pain management plan. 
5. Consider other methods of pain control when developing plan of care: massage, repositioning, immobilization, and music therapy.
C) Abuse Assessment 
1. Is aware of abuse recognition criteria and incorporates it into assessments. 
2. Reports signs of possible abuse/neglect to the Administrative Director of Behavioral Health, physician, Risk Management and Social Work. 
3. Takes appropriate action to support patient safety when signs of abuse are noted.
6) Demonstrates accountability for own professional practice. 
Criteria
A) Adheres to all quality and performance standards, policies, procedures, protocols when implementing clinical and technical aspects of care. 
1. Participates in learning experiences that increases professional competence.
B) Demonstrates appropriate technical and cognitive skills for area of practice.
C) Maintains currency in all hospital/unit information, communication, policies and procedures. 
1. Attends staff meetings/reviews minutes when absent 
2. Participates in Committee(s), Shared Governance, Work Team(s), in a leadership and or in membership role 
3. Reviews Hospital/Nursing publications 
4. Keeps up to date with policies and procedures 
5. Participates and or keeps up to date with Shared Governance and Unit Based Practice Council activities and information. Contributes to requests for feedback.
D) Demonstrates ability to change and adapt to changing work demands 
1. Responds positively to change 
2. Provides assistance and support to peers, co-workers and other team members
3.Adapts positively to changes in unplanned work load and job demands
7) Ability to relate to coworkers in a professional and appropriate manner. 
Criteria
A) Orients and/or precepts new employees when required.
B) Participates in and maintains a collaborative team approach toward work. 
C) Functions as a resource person to co-workers, patients/families, medical staff and other members of the health care team. 
D) Effectively assumes and delegates care and other activities to the appropriate team member. 
E) Redirects clinical staff when the medical plan of care is altered. 
F) Communicates the plan of care to be followed on each individual patient in a precise and professional manner. 
G) Responsible for the supervision and teaching of students/new staff nurses. 
8) Safety/Infection Control: Performs job in accordance with safety and infection control policies. 
Criteria
A) Practices standard precautions and disposes of hazardous wastes per established guidelines. 
B) Maintains a safe, clean, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients/families/employees in accordance to hospital standards. 
1. Maintains clutter free environment. 
2. Follows hand hygiene procedures. 
3. Utilizes Safe Patient Handling techniques and equipment. 
4. Keeps personal conversations/background noise to a minimum. 
5. Adheres to dress code. 
C) Reports risk management concerns using eSRM. 
D) Assumes responsibility for completing all annual mandatory requirements: 
1. Maintains current license and certifications 
2. Maintain up to date BLS and HI 
3. Annual TB Screening and Influenza vaccination 
4. Annual Ethics Training (Initial Ethics, if new employee) 
5. Annual Safety Training 
6. Required Information Security course
7. Required Abuse &amp; Neglect course 
8. Annual Blood Borne Pathogens training (if required) 
9. Coursework as assigned for .edu 
10. Annual competency 
11. Age/Population specific competency (if applicable) 
12. orientation competency (if new hire) 
13. Service Specific 
E) Reports variations from care/treatment following the occurrence reporting policy and procedure. 
9) Service: Provides service excellence to the customers of Saint Louis University Hospital by delivering timely, high quality care in a courteous and respectful manner. 
Criteria
A)Demonstrates care and courtesy
1. Provides prompt, respectful, courteous service. 
2. Meets physical, spiritual, psychological and emotional needs of patients and families. 
3.Works with other members of the health care team to see that call lights are answered promptly. 
4. Apologizes for mix-up and delay. 
B) Communicates effectively and maintains confidentiality 
1. Listens to staff/patient/family concerns and addresses needs.
2. Explains procedures and all education in a manner that staff/patient/family understand. 
3. Allows time for questions. 
C) Demonstrates competence and collaboration 
1. Provides accurate handoff reports. 
2. Provides quality care in accordance to standards. 
3. Shares knowledge with other departments to facilitate work flow and continuity. 
D) Provides cost effect services 
1. Uses resources wisely. 
2. Recommends changes in practice that increases efficiency and minimizes waste. 
E) Ensures that customer satisfaction is maintained through the use of the "Principles and Commitments" of the hospital AIDET and "One Mission, One Spirit".
10) Incorporates Performance Improvement and Evidenced Based Practice into individual professional practice. 
Criteria
A) Assist in developing and implementing nursing unit goals. 
B) Remains current with evidenced based practice initiatives. 
C) Identifies opportunities for improvement, participates in data collection when requested, suggests solutions, communicates using appropriate lines of authority and works toward problem resolution. 
D) Participates in the performance/process improvement process. 
1. Assists in developing unit based Performance Improvement and action plans. 
2. Leads a performance improvement team when requested 
3. Contributes to data collection 
4. Participates in evaluation of Performance Improvement results. 
E) Participates in nursing research activities. 
F) Participates in Departmental and Hospital Performance Improvement activities when warranted. 
G) Participates in occurrence reviews 
H) Contributes to the maintenance/improvement of all nursing quality indicators. 
11) Age Appropriate Care: Provides age-appropriate care to: _____Adult _____Geriatric 
Criteria
A) Demonstrates knowledge and skills of normal growth &amp; development necessary to provide services to the age of the patient served by the department.
B)Demonstrates ability to assess and interpret age specific data to identify patient needs.
C) Utilizes communication skills necessary to interpret age specific responses to service and interaction. 
D) Involves family or significant other in decision making related to services provided. 
E)Demonstrates ability to provide service needed for the age groups routinely served by the department assigned. 
12) Cost Effective Services 
Criteria
A) Uses resources efficiently. 
B) Recommends change in practice that increase efficiency and minimize waste. 
C) Documents chargeable supplies and equipment used to provide care. 
D) Prioritizes responsibilities and completes work on time. 
E) Utilizes non-clinical time in a constructive manner, i.e. completing chart audits, .edu, mandatory education requirements.
DISCLAIMER: Performs other related duties as assigned or requested. 
Job Specifications
MINIMUM EDUCATION: Licensed to work as an RN in the state of Missouri
WORKING CONDITIONS: May be exposed to the risk of blood borne diseases. Exposure to unpleasant elements (accidents, injuries, and illness). Subject to varying and unpredictable situations. Handles emergency and crisis situations. Subject to irregular hours. 
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Occasional prolonged standing/walking. Occasionally lifts, positions, pushes and/or transfers patients. Occasional reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching. 
Employee___________________________________________Date____________ 
Supervisor__________________________________________Date_____________ 
Department Director __________________________________Date_____________ 
Admi...

Registered Nurse - Behavioral Health - Nights

<h3>Job Description</h3>
It's more than a career, it's a calling
MO-SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital
Worker Type:
Regular
Job Highlights:
Sign-on Bonus:&nbsp;Please speak with your recruiter about sign on bonus eligibility!
Schedule Options: Full Time, Nights
Schedule Time: 7p-7a, rotating weekends and holidays
Benefits: Competitive, affordable health insurance including but not limited to:
<ul>
<li>Benefits effective 31 days from date of hire</li>
<li>Health plans starting at $29.38 per pay period. No medical&nbsp; plan deductibles or co-insurance when receiving care from SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital</li>
<li>Professional Development and continuing education opportunities</li>
<li>Retirement benefits including employer matching plans</li>
<li>Robust wellness programs</li>
<li>Employee assistance programs (EAP)</li>
</ul>
Job Summary:
The Registered Nurse is a professional practitioner who assesses, manages, directs, and provides nursing care care activities during the patient's hospital stay and coordinates planning with other disciplines utilizing a patient/customer driven approach. This job performs duties in the Intensive Care Units.
Job Responsibilities and Requirements:
POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES AND PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Essential Functions: The following are essential job accountabilities and performance criteria: 
1) Performs comprehensive nursing assessment/reassessment. 
Criteria
A) Performs age-appropriate admission assessment or transfer assessment. Obtains input from family/guardian when appropriate.
B) Accurately and completely documents findings.
C) Performs assessment of post-op/post-invasive procedure patients.
D) Assesses and documents education and discharge needs of patient and family on admission and throughout hospitalization.
E) Provides patient reassessment documenting pertinent observations according to the patient plan of care, changes in condition, status and/or diagnosis, response to care, procedures, etc., and standards of care. 
2) Establishes, coordinates and evaluates a plan of care based on analysis of assessment data, patient diagnosis, lab data, tests, procedures, physician orders, protocols and standards of care and other information as relevant. 
Criteria
A)Identifies short and long term goals based on patient care needs.
B)Formulates nursing interventions to achieve desired patient outcome.
C) Incorporates disease specific evidenced based practice into nursing care plan and other documentation
3)Provides and documents nursing interventions based on assessed patient needs, plan of care, and changes in patient status.
Criteria
A) Collaborates with appropriate health team members for coordination of daily plan of care for assigned patients. 
B) Provides, coordinates and communicates patient care, including accurate Handoff Communication Reports. 
C) Administers and documents medications accurately according to policies and procedures. 
D) Monitors, maintains and documents accurate IV fluids and parenteral nutrition according to policies and procedures. 
E) Completes referrals as indicated by assessment data. 
F) Requests consultation for special needs, equipment, or information for patient and/or family. 
G) Provides patient/family education and discharge planning per documentation guidelines and protocol.
H) Clarifies all physician orders as warranted. 
I) Acknowledges and implements physician orders in an accurate and timely manner as evidenced by documentation in the medical record. 
J) Assists physician with procedures/treatments as requested or delegates to Care Partner as appropriate. 
K) Documents "Readback" for all telephone/verbal orders. 
L) Takes telephone/verbal orders only in emergency situations. 
M) Recognizes changes in patient's condition and takes appropriate nursing actions. 
N) Involves the family/guardian when providing care and in decision-making as appropriate. 
O) Recognizes risks for patient and takes appropriate action. 
P) Incorporates use of Infection Control practices in daily care. 
4) Documents and or communicates nursing care and or changes in patient condition.
Criteria
A) Performs and documents ongoing evaluation of effectiveness of care based on assessment data, nursing interventions, patient response to medications, treatments and procedures. 
B) Evaluates and documents effectiveness of patient/family education. 
C) Evaluates plan of care and modifies as indicated in "A" above. 
D) Recognizes significant changes in patient's clinical parameters and reports immediately to physician and others as indicated. 
E) Identifies problems, gathers pertinent data, suggests solutions, communicates using appropriate lines of authority, and works toward problem resolution. 
F) Reports variation from care/treatment following the occurrence reporting policy and procedures. 
5)Specialized Care: Provides specialized care to patients at high risk for injury.
Criteria
A) Restraint Care
1. Initiates/evaluates alternatives to restraint prior to application
2.Applies restraints consistent with the approved procedure.
3. Monitors and assesses patient's response throughout the restraint period at the appropriate intervals. 
4. Provides specified patient care (toileting, skin care, hydration, feeding, etc.) on a timely basis. 
5. Provides consultation for peers to determine alternatives to restraints and 1:1 observation. 
6. Documents restraint use and associated care thoroughly.
B) Pain Management 
1. Assess patient for presence of pain on admission and during assessments/reassessments. 
2. Incorporates patient's cultural/spiritual beliefs regarding pain into pain management plan. 
3. Implement pain management techniques. Focus on prevention rather than treatment. 
4. Include patient and/or family members in developing a pain management plan. 
5. Consider other methods of pain control when developing plan of care: massage, repositioning, immobilization, and music therapy.
C) Abuse Assessment 
1. Is aware of abuse recognition criteria and incorporates it into assessments. 
2. Reports signs of possible abuse/neglect to the Administrative Director of Behavioral Health, physician, Risk Management and Social Work. 
3. Takes appropriate action to support patient safety when signs of abuse are noted.
6) Demonstrates accountability for own professional practice. 
Criteria
A) Adheres to all quality and performance standards, policies, procedures, protocols when implementing clinical and technical aspects of care. 
1. Participates in learning experiences that increases professional competence.
B) Demonstrates appropriate technical and cognitive skills for area of practice.
C) Maintains currency in all hospital/unit information, communication, policies and procedures. 
1. Attends staff meetings/reviews minutes when absent 
2. Participates in Committee(s), Shared Governance, Work Team(s), in a leadership and or in membership role 
3. Reviews Hospital/Nursing publications 
4. Keeps up to date with policies and procedures 
5. Participates and or keeps up to date with Shared Governance and Unit Based Practice Council activities and information. Contributes to requests for feedback.
D) Demonstrates ability to change and adapt to changing work demands 
1. Responds positively to change 
2. Provides assistance and support to peers, co-workers and other team members
3.Adapts positively to changes in unplanned work load and job demands
7) Ability to relate to coworkers in a professional and appropriate manner. 
Criteria
A) Orients and/or precepts new employees when required.
B) Participates in and maintains a collaborative team approach toward work. 
C) Functions as a resource person to co-workers, patients/families, medical staff and other members of the health care team. 
D) Effectively assumes and delegates care and other activities to the appropriate team member. 
E) Redirects clinical staff when the medical plan of care is altered. 
F) Communicates the plan of care to be followed on each individual patient in a precise and professional manner. 
G) Responsible for the supervision and teaching of students/new staff nurses. 
8) Safety/Infection Control: Performs job in accordance with safety and infection control policies. 
Criteria
A) Practices standard precautions and disposes of hazardous wastes per established guidelines. 
B) Maintains a safe, clean, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients/families/employees in accordance to hospital standards. 
1. Maintains clutter free environment. 
2. Follows hand hygiene procedures. 
3. Utilizes Safe Patient Handling techniques and equipment. 
4. Keeps personal conversations/background noise to a minimum. 
5. Adheres to dress code. 
C) Reports risk management concerns using eSRM. 
D) Assumes responsibility for completing all annual mandatory requirements: 
1. Maintains current license and certifications 
2. Maintain up to date BLS and HI 
3. Annual TB Screening and Influenza vaccination 
4. Annual Ethics Training (Initial Ethics, if new employee) 
5. Annual Safety Training 
6. Required Information Security course
7. Required Abuse &amp; Neglect course 
8. Annual Blood Borne Pathogens training (if required) 
9. Coursework as assigned for .edu 
10. Annual competency 
11. Age/Population specific competency (if applicable) 
12. orientation competency (if new hire) 
13. Service Specific 
E) Reports variations from care/treatment following the occurrence reporting policy and procedure. 
9) Service: Provides service excellence to the customers of Saint Louis University Hospital by delivering timely, high quality care in a courteous and respectful manner. 
Criteria
A)Demonstrates care and courtesy
1. Provides prompt, respectful, courteous service. 
2. Meets physical, spiritual, psychological and emotional needs of patients and families. 
3.Works with other members of the health care team to see that call lights are answered promptly. 
4. Apologizes for mix-up and delay. 
B) Communicates effectively and maintains confidentiality 
1. Listens to staff/patient/family concerns and addresses needs.
2. Explains procedures and all education in a manner that staff/patient/family understand. 
3. Allows time for questions. 
C) Demonstrates competence and collaboration 
1. Provides accurate handoff reports. 
2. Provides quality care in accordance to standards. 
3. Shares knowledge with other departments to facilitate work flow and continuity. 
D) Provides cost effect services 
1. Uses resources wisely. 
2. Recommends changes in practice that increases efficiency and minimizes waste. 
E) Ensures that customer satisfaction is maintained through the use of the "Principles and Commitments" of the hospital AIDET and "One Mission, One Spirit".
10) Incorporates Performance Improvement and Evidenced Based Practice into individual professional practice. 
Criteria
A) Assist in developing and implementing nursing unit goals. 
B) Remains current with evidenced based practice initiatives. 
C) Identifies opportunities for improvement, participates in data collection when requested, suggests solutions, communicates using appropriate lines of authority and works toward problem resolution. 
D) Participates in the performance/process improvement process. 
1. Assists in developing unit based Performance Improvement and action plans. 
2. Leads a performance improvement team when requested 
3. Contributes to data collection 
4. Participates in evaluation of Performance Improvement results. 
E) Participates in nursing research activities. 
F) Participates in Departmental and Hospital Performance Improvement activities when warranted. 
G) Participates in occurrence reviews 
H) Contributes to the maintenance/improvement of all nursing quality indicators. 
11) Age Appropriate Care: Provides age-appropriate care to: _____Adult _____Geriatric 
Criteria
A) Demonstrates knowledge and skills of normal growth &amp; development necessary to provide services to the age of the patient served by the department.
B)Demonstrates ability to assess and interpret age specific data to identify patient needs.
C) Utilizes communication skills necessary to interpret age specific responses to service and interaction. 
D) Involves family or significant other in decision making related to services provided. 
E)Demonstrates ability to provide service needed for the age groups routinely served by the department assigned. 
12) Cost Effective Services 
Criteria
A) Uses resources efficiently. 
B) Recommends change in practice that increase efficiency and minimize waste. 
C) Documents chargeable supplies and equipment used to provide care. 
D) Prioritizes responsibilities and completes work on time. 
E) Utilizes non-clinical time in a constructive manner, i.e. completing chart audits, .edu, mandatory education requirements.
DISCLAIMER: Performs other related duties as assigned or requested. 
Job Specifications
MINIMUM EDUCATION: Licensed to work as an RN in the state of Missouri
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: &nbsp;One year of registered nurse experience required
WORKING CONDITIONS: May be exposed to the risk of blood borne diseases. Exposure to unpleasant elements (accidents, injuries, and illness). Subject to varying and unpredictable situations. Handles emergency and crisis situations. Subject to irregular hours. 
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Occasional prolonged standing/walking. Occasionally lifts, positions, pushes and/or transfers patients. Occasional reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching. 
Employee___________________________________________Date____________ 
Supervisor__________________________________________Date_______...

Registered Nurse - Medical ICU - Nights

<h3>Job Description</h3>
It's more than a career, it's a calling.
MO-SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital 1201 Grand
Worker Type:
Regular
Job Summary:
The Registered Nurse (RN), Medical Surgical Float Pool is a professional practitioner who assesses manages, directs, and provides nursing care activities during the patient’s hospital stay and coordinates care planning with other disciplines utilizing a patient/customer driven approach in a variety of Medical Surgical units. Must be highly energetic, flexible and motivated to support the success of Saint Louis University Hospital.
Job Responsibilities and Requirements:
POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES AND PERFORMANCE CRITERIA (% of time)
Essential Functions: The following are essential job accountabilities and performance criteria:
Position Accountabilities
1) Performs comprehensive nursing assessment/reassessment.
Criteria
A) Performs age-appropriate admission assessment or transfer assessment. Obtains input from family/guardian when appropriate.
B) Accurately and completely documents findings.
C) Performs assessment of post-op / post-invasive procedure patients.
D) Assesses and documents education and discharge needs of patient and family on admission and throughout hospitalization.
E) Provides patient reassessment documenting pertinent observations according to the patient plan of care, changes in condition, status and /or diagnosis, response to care, procedures, etc., and standards of care.
2) Establishes, coordinates and evaluates a plan of care based on analysis of assessment data, patient diagnosis, lab data, tests, procedures, physician orders, protocols and standards of care and other information as relevant.
Criteria
A) Identifies short and long term goals based on patient care needs.
B) Formulates nursing interventions to achieve desired patient outcome.
C) Incorporates disease specific evidenced based practice into nursing care plan and other documentation.
3) Provides and documents nursing interventions based on assessed patient needs, plan of care, and changes in patient status.
Criteria
A) Collaborates with appropriate health team members for coordination of daily plan of care for assigned patients.
B) Provides, coordinates and communicates patient care, including accurate Handoff Communication Reports i.e. Bedside shift report, ticket to ride, SBAR, daily huddles, Patient Care Conferences, etc.
C) Administers and documents medications accurately according to policies and procedures.
D) Monitors, maintains and documents accurate IV fluids, blood, blood products and parenteral nutrition according to policies and procedures.
E) Completes referrals as indicated by assessment data.
F) Requests consultation for special needs, equipment, or information for patient and/or family.
G) Restraint Care
1. Initiates/evaluates alternatives to restraint prior to application.
2. Applies restraints consistent with the approved procedure.
3. Monitors and assesses patient’s response throughout the restraint period at the appropriate intervals.
4. Provides specified patient care (toileting, skin care, hydration, feeding, etc.) on a timely basis.
5. Provides consultation for peers to determine alternatives to restraints and 1:1 observation.
6. Documents restraint use and associated care thoroughly.
H) Provides patient/family education and discharge planning per documentation guidelines and protocol.
I) Pain Management
1. Assess patient for presence of pain on admission and during Assessments/reassessments.
2. Incorporates patient’s cultural/spiritual beliefs regarding pain into pain management plan.
3. Implement pain management techniques. Focus on prevention rather than treatment.
4. Include patient and/or family members in developing a pain management plan.
5. Consider other methods of pain control when developing plan of care: massage, repositioning, immobilization, and music therapy.
J) Abuse Assessment
1. Is aware of abuse recognition criteria and incorporates it into assessments.
2. Reports signs of possible abuse/neglect to the physician, Risk Management and Social Work.
3. Takes appropriate action to support patient safety when signs of abuse are noted.
K) Clarifies all physician orders as warranted.
L) Transcribes and implements physician orders in an accurate and timely manner as evidenced by documentation in the medical record.
M) Assists physician with procedures/ treatments as requested or delegates to Care Partner as appropriate.
N) Documents “Read back” for all telephone/verbal orders.
O) Takes telephone/verbal orders only in emergency situations.
P) Recognizes changes in patient’s condition and takes appropriate nursing actions.
Q) Uses Chain of Command when indicated.
R) Involves the family/guardian when providing care and in decision-making as appropriate.
S) Recognizes risks for patient and takes appropriate action.
T) Completes and or incorporates use of Infection Control Bundles in daily care.
U) Implements and or works with Care Partner to assure that all interventions related to Fall and Skin Injury Prevention are in place.
1. Completes Fall and Skin Audits when indicated.
4) Documents and or communicates nursing care and or changes in patient condition.
Criteria
A) Performs and documents ongoing evaluation of effectiveness of care based on assessment data, nursing interventions, patient’s response to medications, treatments and procedures.
B) Evaluates and documents effectiveness of patient / family education.
C) Evaluates plan of care and modifies as indicated in "A" above.
D) Recognizes significant changes in patient's clinical parameters and reports immediately to physician and others as indicated.
E) Identifies problems, gathers pertinent data, suggests solutions, communicates using appropriate lines of authority, and works toward problem resolution.
F) Reports variation from care / treatment following the occurrence reporting policy and procedures.
5) Specialized Care: Provides specialized care to patients at high risk for injury.
Criteria
A) Restraint Care
1. Initiates/evaluates alternatives to restraint prior to application.
2. Applies restraints consistent with the approved procedure.
3. Monitors and assesses patient’s response throughout the restraint period at the appropriate intervals.
4. Provides specified patient care (toileting, skin care, hydration, feeding, etc.) on a timely basis.
5. Provides consultation for peers to determine alternatives to restraints and 1:1 observation.
6. Documents restraint use and associated care thoroughly.
B) Pain Management
1. Assess patient for presence of pain on admission and during assessments/reassessments. 2/16/09
2. Incorporates patient’s cultural/spiritual beliefs regarding pain into pain management plan.
3. Implement pain management techniques. Focus on prevention rather than treatment.
4. Include patient and/or family members in developing a pain management plan.
5. Consider other methods of pain control when developing plan of care: massage, repositioning, immobilization, and music therapy.
C) Abuse Assessment
1. Is aware of abuse recognition criteria and incorporates it into assessments.
2. Reports signs of possible abuse/neglect to the physician, Risk Management and Social Work.
3. Takes appropriate action to support patient safety when signs of abuse are noted.
6) Demonstrates accountability for own professional practice.
Criteria
A) Adheres to all quality and performance standards, policies, procedures, protocols when implementing clinical and technical aspects of care.
1. Participates in learning experiences that increases professional competence.
B) Demonstrates appropriate technical and cognitive skills for area of practice.
C) Maintains currency in all hospital/unit information, communication, policies and procedures.
1. Attends staff meetings/reviews minutes when absent.
2. Participates in Committee(s), Shared Governance, Work Team(s), in a leadership and or in membership role.
3. Reviews Hospital / Nursing publications.
4. Keeps up to date with policies and procedures.
5. Participates and or keeps up to date with Shared Governance and Unit Based Practice Council activities and information. Contributes to requests for feedback.
D) Demonstrates ability to change and adapt to changing work demands.
1. Responds positively to change.
2. Provides assistance and support to peers, co-workers and other team members.
3. Adapts positively to changes in unplanned work load and job demands.
7) Ability to relate to coworkers in a professional and appropriate manner.
Criteria
A) Orients and/or precepts new employees when required.
B) Participates in and maintains a collaborative team approach toward work.
C) Functions as a resource person to co-workers, patients/families, medical staff and other members of the health care team.
D) Effectively assumes and delegates care and other activities to the appropriate team member.
E) Redirects clinical staff when the medical plan of care is altered.
F) Communicates the plan of care to be followed on each individual patient in a precise and professional manner.
G) Responsible for the supervision and teaching of students/new staff nurses.
8) Safety/Infection Control: Performs job in accordance with safety and infection control policies.
Criteria
A) Practices standard precautions and disposes of hazardous wastes per established guidelines.
B) Maintains a safe, clean, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients/families/employees in accordance to hospital standards.
1. Maintains clutter free environment.
2. Keeps personal conversations/background noise to a minimum.
3. Adheres to dress code.
C) Reports risk management concerns using eSRM.
D) Assumes responsibility for completing all annual mandatory requirements:
1. Maintains current license and certifications
2. Maintain up to date BLS
3. Annual TB Screening and Influenza vaccination
4. Annual Ethics Training (Initial Ethics, if new employee)
5. Annual Safety Training
6. Required Information Security course
7. Required Abuse &amp; Neglect course
8. Annual Blood Borne Pathogens training (if required)
9. Coursework as assigned for .Edu
10. Annual competency
11. Age/Population specific competency (if applicable)
12. Orientation competency (if new hire)
13. Service Specific
E) Reports variations from care/treatment following the occurrence reporting policy and procedure.
9) Service: Provides service excellence to the customers of Saint Louis University Hospital by delivering timely, high quality care in a courteous, and respectful manner.
Criteria
A) Demonstrates care and courtesy.
1. Provides prompt, respectful, courteous service.
2. Meets physical, spiritual, psychological and emotional needs of patients and families.
3. Works with other members of the health care team to see that call lights are answered promptly.
4. Apologizes for mix-up and delay.
B) Communicates effectively and maintains confidentiality.
1. Listens to staff/patient / family concerns and addresses needs.
2. Explains procedures and all education in a manner that staff/patient/family understand.
3. Allows time for questions.
C) Demonstrates competence and collaboration.
1. Provides accurate handoff reports.
2. Provides quality care in accordance to standards. 2/16/09
3. Shares knowledge with other departments to facilitate work flow and continuity.
D) Provides cost effect services.
1. Uses resources wisely.
2. Recommends changes in practice that increases efficiency and minimizes waste.
E) Ensures that customer satisfaction is maintained through the use of the “Principles and Commitments” of the hospital AIDET and “One Mission, One Spirit”.
10) Incorporates Performance Improvement and Evidenced Based Practice into individual professional practice.
Criteria
A) Assist in developing and implementing nursing goals.
B) Remains current with evidenced based practice initiatives.
C) Identifies opportunities for improvement, participates in data collection when requested, suggests solutions, communicates using appropriate lines of authority and works toward problem resolution.
D) Participates in the performance/process improvement process.
1. Assists in developing unit based Performance Improvement and action plans.
2. Leads a performance improvement team when requested.
3. Contributes to data collection.
4. Participates in evaluation of Performance Improvement results.
E) Participates in nursing research activities.
F) Participates in Departmental and Hospital Performance Improvement activities when warranted.
G) Participates in occurrence reviews.
H) Contributes to the maintenance/improvement of all nursing quality indicators.
11) Age Appropriate Care: Provides age-appropriate care to:
____Infant ___Child ____Adolescent _____Adult _____Geriatric
Criteria
A) Demonstrates knowledge and skills of normal growth and development necessary to provide services to the age of the patient served by the department.
B) Demonstrates ability to assess and interpret age specific data to identify patient needs.
C) Utilizes communication skills necessary to interpret age specific responses to service and interaction.
D) Involves family or significant other in decision making related to services provided.
E) Demonstrates ability to provide service needed for the age groups routinely served by the department assigned.
12) Cost Effective Services
Criteria
A) Uses resources efficiently.
B) Recommends change in practice that increase efficiency and minimize waste.
C) Documents chargeable supplies and equipment used to provide care.
D) Prioritizes responsibilities and completes work on time. 2/16/09
E) Utilizes non-clinical time in a constructive manner, i.e. completing chart audits, .Edu, mandatory education requirements.
DISCLAIMER: Performs other relate...

RN-Critical Care Float Pool-Days

<h3>Job Description</h3>
It's more than a career, it's a calling
MO-SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital
Worker Type:
Regular
Job Highlights:
Being a nurse is more than a job, it’s a calling. That is why SSM Health wants to invest in your future. As a new graduate nurse hired with SSM Health, you will participate in the SSM Health Nurse Residency Program. This will allow you to connect and learn from other graduate nurses across the system as you work to enhance your confidence, knowledge, and practical skill. The residency program is designed to complement your education and support your continued professional growth. The nurse residency program classes consists of monthly four-hour virtual sessions held over a twelve-month period.
Eligibility:
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program
• Eligible to practice as determined by State Board of Nursing
• One year experience or less working as an RN
Sign-on Bonus: $7,500 (paid on the first paycheck)
Schedule Options: FT
Schedule Time Options: 7a-7p, 7p-7a
Benefits: Competitive, affordable health insurance including but not limited to:
<ul>
<li>Getting paid every day!</li>
<li>Access up to $5,250 in tuition coverage per year</li>
<li>Paid maternity &amp; paternity coverage</li>
<li>Adoption assistance</li>
<li>Various competitive health insurance options &amp; wellness plans</li>
<li>Retirement benefits including employer matching plans</li>
<li>Long &amp; short-term disability</li>
<li>Employee assistance programs (EAP) &nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Please note, benefits and eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply.</li>
</ul>
#CoreHire
Job Summary:
Pre-licensure graduate of an accredited nursing program who actively participates in SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital New Graduate Nurse Residency Program. Under the direction of RN, provides care to patients within scope of role and professional standards. Responsible for the delivery of age appropriate care for assigned patients with a wide variety of medical conditions.
Job Responsibilities and Requirements:
POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES AND PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Essential Functions: The following are essential job accountabilities and performance criteria: 
Under the direction of the RN Preceptor: 
1) Performs comprehensive nursing assessment/reassessment. 
Criteria
A) Performs age-appropriate admission assessment or transfer assessment. Obtains input from family/guardian when appropriate.
B) Accurately and completely documents findings.
C) Performs assessment of post-op/post-invasive procedure patients.
D) Assesses and documents education and discharge needs of patient and family on admission and throughout hospitalization.
E) Provides patient reassessment documenting pertinent observations according to the patient plan of care, changes in condition, status and/or diagnosis, response to care, procedures, etc., and standards of care. 
2) Establishes, coordinates and evaluates a plan of care based on analysis of assessment data, patient diagnosis, lab data, tests, procedures, physician orders, protocols and standards of care and other information as relevant. 
Criteria
A)Identifies short and long term goals based on patient care needs.
B)Formulates nursing interventions to achieve desired patient outcome.
C) Incorporates disease specific evidenced based practice into nursing care plan and other documentation
3)Provides and documents nursing interventions based on assessed patient needs, plan of care, and changes in patient status.
Criteria
A) Collaborates with appropriate health team members for coordination of daily plan of care for assigned patients. 
B) Provides, coordinates and communicates patient care, including accurate Handoff Communication Reports. 
C) Administers and documents medications accurately according to policies and procedures. 
D) Monitors, maintains and documents accurate IV fluids and parenteral nutrition according to policies and procedures. 
E) Completes referrals as indicated by assessment data. 
F) Requests consultation for special needs, equipment, or information for patient and/or family. 
G) Provides patient/family education and discharge planning per documentation guidelines and protocol.
H) Clarifies all physician orders as warranted. 
I) Acknowledges and implements physician orders in an accurate and timely manner as evidenced by documentation in the medical record. 
J) Assists physician with procedures/treatments as requested or delegates to Care Partner as appropriate. 
K) Documents "Readback" for all telephone/verbal orders. 
L) Takes telephone/verbal orders only in emergency situations. 
M) Recognizes changes in patient's condition and takes appropriate nursing actions. 
N) Involves the family/guardian when providing care and in decision-making as appropriate. 
O) Recognizes risks for patient and takes appropriate action. 
P) Incorporates use of Infection Control practices in daily care. 
4) Documents and or communicates nursing care and or changes in patient condition.
Criteria
A) Performs and documents ongoing evaluation of effectiveness of care based on assessment data, nursing interventions, patient response to medications, treatments and procedures. 
B) Evaluates and documents effectiveness of patient/family education. 
C) Evaluates plan of care and modifies as indicated in "A" above. 
D) Recognizes significant changes in patient's clinical parameters and reports immediately to physician and others as indicated. 
E) Identifies problems, gathers pertinent data, suggests solutions, communicates using appropriate lines of authority, and works toward problem resolution. 
F) Reports variation from care/treatment following the occurrence reporting policy and procedures. 
5)Specialized Care: Provides specialized care to patients at high risk for injury.
Criteria
A) Restraint Care
1. Initiates/evaluates alternatives to restraint prior to application
2.Applies restraints consistent with the approved procedure.
3. Monitors and assesses patient's response throughout the restraint period at the appropriate intervals. 
4. Provides specified patient care (toileting, skin care, hydration, feeding, etc.) on a timely basis. 
5. Provides consultation for peers to determine alternatives to restraints and 1:1 observation. 
6. Documents restraint use and associated care thoroughly.
B) Pain Management 
1. Assess patient for presence of pain on admission and during assessments/reassessments. 
2. Incorporates patient's cultural/spiritual beliefs regarding pain into pain management plan. 
3. Implement pain management techniques. Focus on prevention rather than treatment. 
4. Include patient and/or family members in developing a pain management plan. 
5. Consider other methods of pain control when developing plan of care: massage, repositioning, immobilization, and music therapy.
C) Abuse Assessment 
1. Is aware of abuse recognition criteria and incorporates it into assessments. 
2. Reports signs of possible abuse/neglect to the Administrative Director of Behavioral Health, physician, Risk Management and Social Work. 
3. Takes appropriate action to support patient safety when signs of abuse are noted.
6) Demonstrates accountability for own professional practice. 
Criteria
A) Adheres to all quality and performance standards, policies, procedures, protocols when implementing clinical and technical aspects of care. 
1. Participates in learning experiences that increases professional competence.
B) Demonstrates appropriate technical and cognitive skills for area of practice.
C) Maintains currency in all hospital/unit information, communication, policies and procedures. 
1. Attends staff meetings/reviews minutes when absent 
2. Participates in Committee(s), Shared Governance, Work Team(s), in a leadership and or in membership role 
3. Reviews Hospital/Nursing publications 
4. Keeps up to date with policies and procedures 
5. Participates and or keeps up to date with Shared Governance and Unit Based Practice Council activities and information. Contributes to requests for feedback.
D) Demonstrates ability to change and adapt to changing work demands 
1. Responds positively to change 
2. Provides assistance and support to peers, co-workers and other team members
3.Adapts positively to changes in unplanned work load and job demands
7) Ability to relate to coworkers in a professional and appropriate manner. 
Criteria
A) Orients and/or precepts new employees when required.
B) Participates in and maintains a collaborative team approach toward work. 
C) Functions as a resource person to co-workers, patients/families, medical staff and other members of the health care team. 
D) Effectively assumes and delegates care and other activities to the appropriate team member. 
E) Redirects clinical staff when the medical plan of care is altered. 
F) Communicates the plan of care to be followed on each individual patient in a precise and professional manner. 
G) Responsible for the supervision and teaching of students/new staff nurses. 
8) Safety/Infection Control: Performs job in accordance with safety and infection control policies. 
Criteria
A) Practices standard precautions and disposes of hazardous wastes per established guidelines. 
B) Maintains a safe, clean, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients/families/employees in accordance to hospital standards. 
1. Maintains clutter free environment. 
2. Follows hand hygiene procedures. 
3. Utilizes Safe Patient Handling techniques and equipment. 
4. Keeps personal conversations/background noise to a minimum. 
5. Adheres to dress code. 
C) Reports risk management concerns using eSRM. 
D) Assumes responsibility for completing all annual mandatory requirements: 
1. Maintains current license and certifications 
2. Maintain up to date BLS and HI 
3. Annual TB Screening and Influenza vaccination 
4. Annual Ethics Training (Initial Ethics, if new employee) 
5. Annual Safety Training 
6. Required Information Security course
7. Required Abuse &amp; Neglect course 
8. Annual Blood Borne Pathogens training (if required) 
9. Coursework as assigned for .edu 
10. Annual competency 
11. Age/Population specific competency (if applicable) 
12. orientation competency (if new hire) 
13. Service Specific 
E) Reports variations from care/treatment following the occurrence reporting policy and procedure. 
F) Work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
9) Service: Provides service excellence to the customers of Saint Louis University Hospital by delivering timely, high quality care in a courteous and respectful manner. 
Criteria
A)Demonstrates care and courtesy
1. Provides prompt, respectful, courteous service. 
2. Meets physical, spiritual, psychological and emotional needs of patients and families. 
3.Works with other members of the health care team to see that call lights are answered promptly. 
4. Apologizes for mix-up and delay. 
B) Communicates effectively and maintains confidentiality 
1. Listens to staff/patient/family concerns and addresses needs.
2. Explains procedures and all education in a manner that staff/patient/family understand. 
3. Allows time for questions. 
C) Demonstrates competence and collaboration 
1. Provides accurate handoff reports. 
2. Provides quality care in accordance to standards. 
3. Shares knowledge with other departments to facilitate work flow and continuity. 
D) Provides cost effect services 
1. Uses resources wisely. 
2. Recommends changes in practice that increases efficiency and minimizes waste. 
E) Ensures that customer satisfaction is maintained through the use of the "Principles and Commitments" of the hospital AIDET and "One Mission, One Spirit".
10) Incorporates Performance Improvement and Evidenced Based Practice into individual professional practice. 
Criteria
A) Assist in developing and implementing nursing unit goals. 
B) Remains current with evidenced based practice initiatives. 
C) Identifies opportunities for improvement, participates in data collection when requested, suggests solutions, communicates using appropriate lines of authority and works toward problem resolution. 
D) Participates in the performance/process improvement process. 
1. Assists in developing unit based Performance Improvement and action plans. 
2. Leads a performance improvement team when requested 
3. Contributes to data collection 
4. Participates in evaluation of Performance Improvement results. 
E) Participates in nursing research activities. 
F) Participates in Departmental and Hospital Performance Improvement activities when warranted. 
G) Participates in occurrence reviews 
H) Contributes to the maintenance/improvement of all nursing quality indicators. 
11) Age Appropriate Care: Provides age-appropriate care to: _____Adult _____Geriatric 
Criteria
A) Demonstrates knowledge and skills of normal growth &amp; development necessary to provide services to the age of the patient served by the department.
B)Demonstrates ability to assess and interpret age specific data to identify patient needs.
C) Utilizes communication skills necessary to interpret age specific responses to service and interaction. 
D) Involves family or significant other in decision making related to services provided. 
E)Demonstrates ability to provide service needed for the age groups routinely served by the department assigned. 
12) Cost Effective Services 
Criteria
A) Uses resources efficiently. 
B) Recommends change in practice that increase efficiency and minimize waste. 
C) Documents chargeable supplies and equipment used to provide care. 
D) Prioritizes responsibilities and completes wo...

Graduate Nurse

<h3>Job Description</h3>
It's more than a career, it's a calling
MO-SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital
Worker Type:
Regular
Job Highlights:
Sign-on Bonus:&nbsp;Please speak with your recruiter about sign on bonus eligibility!
Schedule Options: Full Time, Days
Schedule Time: 7a-7p, rotating weekends and holidays
Benefits: Competitive, affordable health insurance including but not limited to:
<ul>
<li>Benefits effective 31 days from date of hire</li>
<li>Health plans starting at $29.38 per pay period. No medical&nbsp; plan deductibles or co-insurance when receiving care from SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital</li>
<li>Professional Development and continuing education opportunities</li>
<li>Retirement benefits including employer matching plans</li>
<li>Robust wellness programs</li>
<li>Employee assistance programs (EAP)</li>
</ul>
Job Summary:
The Registered Nurse is a professional practitioner who assesses, manages, directs, and provides nursing care care activities during the patient's hospital stay and coordinates planning with other disciplines utilizing a patient/customer driven approach.
Job Responsibilities and Requirements:
POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES AND PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Essential Functions: The following are essential job accountabilities and performance criteria: 
1) Performs comprehensive nursing assessment/reassessment. 
Criteria
A) Performs age-appropriate admission assessment or transfer assessment. Obtains input from family/guardian when appropriate.
B) Accurately and completely documents findings.
C) Performs assessment of post-op/post-invasive procedure patients.
D) Assesses and documents education and discharge needs of patient and family on admission and throughout hospitalization.
E) Provides patient reassessment documenting pertinent observations according to the patient plan of care, changes in condition, status and/or diagnosis, response to care, procedures, etc., and standards of care. 
2) Establishes, coordinates and evaluates a plan of care based on analysis of assessment data, patient diagnosis, lab data, tests, procedures, physician orders, protocols and standards of care and other information as relevant. 
Criteria
A)Identifies short and long term goals based on patient care needs.
B)Formulates nursing interventions to achieve desired patient outcome.
C) Incorporates disease specific evidenced based practice into nursing care plan and other documentation
3)Provides and documents nursing interventions based on assessed patient needs, plan of care, and changes in patient status.
Criteria
A) Collaborates with appropriate health team members for coordination of daily plan of care for assigned patients. 
B) Provides, coordinates and communicates patient care, including accurate Handoff Communication Reports. 
C) Administers and documents medications accurately according to policies and procedures. 
D) Monitors, maintains and documents accurate IV fluids and parenteral nutrition according to policies and procedures. 
E) Completes referrals as indicated by assessment data. 
F) Requests consultation for special needs, equipment, or information for patient and/or family. 
G) Provides patient/family education and discharge planning per documentation guidelines and protocol.
H) Clarifies all physician orders as warranted. 
I) Acknowledges and implements physician orders in an accurate and timely manner as evidenced by documentation in the medical record. 
J) Assists physician with procedures/treatments as requested or delegates to Care Partner as appropriate. 
K) Documents "Readback" for all telephone/verbal orders. 
L) Takes telephone/verbal orders only in emergency situations. 
M) Recognizes changes in patient's condition and takes appropriate nursing actions. 
N) Involves the family/guardian when providing care and in decision-making as appropriate. 
O) Recognizes risks for patient and takes appropriate action. 
P) Incorporates use of Infection Control practices in daily care. 
4) Documents and or communicates nursing care and or changes in patient condition.
Criteria
A) Performs and documents ongoing evaluation of effectiveness of care based on assessment data, nursing interventions, patient response to medications, treatments and procedures. 
B) Evaluates and documents effectiveness of patient/family education. 
C) Evaluates plan of care and modifies as indicated in "A" above. 
D) Recognizes significant changes in patient's clinical parameters and reports immediately to physician and others as indicated. 
E) Identifies problems, gathers pertinent data, suggests solutions, communicates using appropriate lines of authority, and works toward problem resolution. 
F) Reports variation from care/treatment following the occurrence reporting policy and procedures. 
5)Specialized Care: Provides specialized care to patients at high risk for injury.
Criteria
A) Restraint Care
1. Initiates/evaluates alternatives to restraint prior to application
2.Applies restraints consistent with the approved procedure.
3. Monitors and assesses patient's response throughout the restraint period at the appropriate intervals. 
4. Provides specified patient care (toileting, skin care, hydration, feeding, etc.) on a timely basis. 
5. Provides consultation for peers to determine alternatives to restraints and 1:1 observation. 
6. Documents restraint use and associated care thoroughly.
B) Pain Management 
1. Assess patient for presence of pain on admission and during assessments/reassessments. 
2. Incorporates patient's cultural/spiritual beliefs regarding pain into pain management plan. 
3. Implement pain management techniques. Focus on prevention rather than treatment. 
4. Include patient and/or family members in developing a pain management plan. 
5. Consider other methods of pain control when developing plan of care: massage, repositioning, immobilization, and music therapy.
C) Abuse Assessment 
1. Is aware of abuse recognition criteria and incorporates it into assessments. 
2. Reports signs of possible abuse/neglect to the Administrative Director of Behavioral Health, physician, Risk Management and Social Work. 
3. Takes appropriate action to support patient safety when signs of abuse are noted.
6) Demonstrates accountability for own professional practice. 
Criteria
A) Adheres to all quality and performance standards, policies, procedures, protocols when implementing clinical and technical aspects of care. 
1. Participates in learning experiences that increases professional competence.
B) Demonstrates appropriate technical and cognitive skills for area of practice.
C) Maintains currency in all hospital/unit information, communication, policies and procedures. 
1. Attends staff meetings/reviews minutes when absent 
2. Participates in Committee(s), Shared Governance, Work Team(s), in a leadership and or in membership role 
3. Reviews Hospital/Nursing publications 
4. Keeps up to date with policies and procedures 
5. Participates and or keeps up to date with Shared Governance and Unit Based Practice Council activities and information. Contributes to requests for feedback.
D) Demonstrates ability to change and adapt to changing work demands 
1. Responds positively to change 
2. Provides assistance and support to peers, co-workers and other team members
3.Adapts positively to changes in unplanned work load and job demands
7) Ability to relate to coworkers in a professional and appropriate manner. 
Criteria
A) Orients and/or precepts new employees when required.
B) Participates in and maintains a collaborative team approach toward work. 
C) Functions as a resource person to co-workers, patients/families, medical staff and other members of the health care team. 
D) Effectively assumes and delegates care and other activities to the appropriate team member. 
E) Redirects clinical staff when the medical plan of care is altered. 
F) Communicates the plan of care to be followed on each individual patient in a precise and professional manner. 
G) Responsible for the supervision and teaching of students/new staff nurses. 
8) Safety/Infection Control: Performs job in accordance with safety and infection control policies. 
Criteria
A) Practices standard precautions and disposes of hazardous wastes per established guidelines. 
B) Maintains a safe, clean, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients/families/employees in accordance to hospital standards. 
1. Maintains clutter free environment. 
2. Follows hand hygiene procedures. 
3. Utilizes Safe Patient Handling techniques and equipment. 
4. Keeps personal conversations/background noise to a minimum. 
5. Adheres to dress code. 
C) Reports risk management concerns using eSRM. 
D) Assumes responsibility for completing all annual mandatory requirements: 
1. Maintains current license and certifications 
2. Maintain up to date BLS and HI 
3. Annual TB Screening and Influenza vaccination 
4. Annual Ethics Training (Initial Ethics, if new employee) 
5. Annual Safety Training 
6. Required Information Security course
7. Required Abuse &amp; Neglect course 
8. Annual Blood Borne Pathogens training (if required) 
9. Coursework as assigned for .edu 
10. Annual competency 
11. Age/Population specific competency (if applicable) 
12. orientation competency (if new hire) 
13. Service Specific 
E) Reports variations from care/treatment following the occurrence reporting policy and procedure. 
9) Service: Provides service excellence to the customers of Saint Louis University Hospital by delivering timely, high quality care in a courteous and respectful manner. 
Criteria
A)Demonstrates care and courtesy
1. Provides prompt, respectful, courteous service. 
2. Meets physical, spiritual, psychological and emotional needs of patients and families. 
3.Works with other members of the health care team to see that call lights are answered promptly. 
4. Apologizes for mix-up and delay. 
B) Communicates effectively and maintains confidentiality 
1. Listens to staff/patient/family concerns and addresses needs.
2. Explains procedures and all education in a manner that staff/patient/family understand. 
3. Allows time for questions. 
C) Demonstrates competence and collaboration 
1. Provides accurate handoff reports. 
2. Provides quality care in accordance to standards. 
3. Shares knowledge with other departments to facilitate work flow and continuity. 
D) Provides cost effect services 
1. Uses resources wisely. 
2. Recommends changes in practice that increases efficiency and minimizes waste. 
E) Ensures that customer satisfaction is maintained through the use of the "Principles and Commitments" of the hospital AIDET and "One Mission, One Spirit".
10) Incorporates Performance Improvement and Evidenced Based Practice into individual professional practice. 
Criteria
A) Assist in developing and implementing nursing unit goals. 
B) Remains current with evidenced based practice initiatives. 
C) Identifies opportunities for improvement, participates in data collection when requested, suggests solutions, communicates using appropriate lines of authority and works toward problem resolution. 
D) Participates in the performance/process improvement process. 
1. Assists in developing unit based Performance Improvement and action plans. 
2. Leads a performance improvement team when requested 
3. Contributes to data collection 
4. Participates in evaluation of Performance Improvement results. 
E) Participates in nursing research activities. 
F) Participates in Departmental and Hospital Performance Improvement activities when warranted. 
G) Participates in occurrence reviews 
H) Contributes to the maintenance/improvement of all nursing quality indicators. 
11) Age Appropriate Care: Provides age-appropriate care to: _____Adult _____Geriatric 
Criteria
A) Demonstrates knowledge and skills of normal growth &amp; development necessary to provide services to the age of the patient served by the department.
B)Demonstrates ability to assess and interpret age specific data to identify patient needs.
C) Utilizes communication skills necessary to interpret age specific responses to service and interaction. 
D) Involves family or significant other in decision making related to services provided. 
E)Demonstrates ability to provide service needed for the age groups routinely served by the department assigned. 
12) Cost Effective Services 
Criteria
A) Uses resources efficiently. 
B) Recommends change in practice that increase efficiency and minimize waste. 
C) Documents chargeable supplies and equipment used to provide care. 
D) Prioritizes responsibilities and completes work on time. 
E) Utilizes non-clinical time in a constructive manner, i.e. completing chart audits, .edu, mandatory education requirements.
DISCLAIMER: Performs other related duties as assigned or requested. 
Job Specifications
MINIMUM EDUCATION: Licensed to work as an RN in the state of Missouri
WORKING CONDITIONS: May be exposed to the risk of blood borne diseases. Exposure to unpleasant elements (accidents, injuries, and illness). Subject to varying and unpredictable situations. Handles emergency and crisis situations. Subject to irregular hours. 
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Occasional prolonged standing/walking. Occasionally lifts, positions, pushes and/or transfers patients. Occasional reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching. 
Employee___________________________________________Date____________ 
Supervisor__________________________________________Date_____________ 
Department Director __________________________________Date_____________ 
Administration___________...

Registered Nurse - Emergency Department - Days

<h3>Job Description</h3>
It's more than a career, it's a calling.
MO-SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital
Worker Type:
Regular
Job Summary:
The Registered Nurse is a professional practitioner who assesses, manages, directs, and provides nursing care care activities during the patient's hospital stay and coordinates planning with other disciplines utilizing a patient/customer driven approach.
Job Responsibilities and Requirements:
POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES AND PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Essential Functions: The following are essential job accountabilities and performance criteria: 
1) Performs comprehensive nursing assessment/reassessment. 
Criteria
A) Performs age-appropriate admission assessment or transfer assessment. Obtains input from family/guardian when appropriate.
B) Accurately and completely documents findings.
C) Performs assessment of post-op/post-invasive procedure patients.
D) Assesses and documents education and discharge needs of patient and family on admission and throughout hospitalization.
E) Provides patient reassessment documenting pertinent observations according to the patient plan of care, changes in condition, status and/or diagnosis, response to care, procedures, etc., and standards of care. 
2) Establishes, coordinates and evaluates a plan of care based on analysis of assessment data, patient diagnosis, lab data, tests, procedures, physician orders, protocols and standards of care and other information as relevant. 
Criteria
A)Identifies short and long term goals based on patient care needs.
B)Formulates nursing interventions to achieve desired patient outcome.
C) Incorporates disease specific evidenced based practice into nursing care plan and other documentation
3)Provides and documents nursing interventions based on assessed patient needs, plan of care, and changes in patient status.
Criteria
A) Collaborates with appropriate health team members for coordination of daily plan of care for assigned patients. 
B) Provides, coordinates and communicates patient care, including accurate Handoff Communication Reports. 
C) Administers and documents medications accurately according to policies and procedures. 
D) Monitors, maintains and documents accurate IV fluids and parenteral nutrition according to policies and procedures. 
E) Completes referrals as indicated by assessment data. 
F) Requests consultation for special needs, equipment, or information for patient and/or family. 
G) Provides patient/family education and discharge planning per documentation guidelines and protocol.
H) Clarifies all physician orders as warranted. 
I) Acknowledges and implements physician orders in an accurate and timely manner as evidenced by documentation in the medical record. 
J) Assists physician with procedures/treatments as requested or delegates to Care Partner as appropriate. 
K) Documents "Readback" for all telephone/verbal orders. 
L) Takes telephone/verbal orders only in emergency situations. 
M) Recognizes changes in patient's condition and takes appropriate nursing actions. 
N) Involves the family/guardian when providing care and in decision-making as appropriate. 
O) Recognizes risks for patient and takes appropriate action. 
P) Incorporates use of Infection Control practices in daily care. 
4) Documents and or communicates nursing care and or changes in patient condition.
Criteria
A) Performs and documents ongoing evaluation of effectiveness of care based on assessment data, nursing interventions, patient response to medications, treatments and procedures. 
B) Evaluates and documents effectiveness of patient/family education. 
C) Evaluates plan of care and modifies as indicated in "A" above. 
D) Recognizes significant changes in patient's clinical parameters and reports immediately to physician and others as indicated. 
E) Identifies problems, gathers pertinent data, suggests solutions, communicates using appropriate lines of authority, and works toward problem resolution. 
F) Reports variation from care/treatment following the occurrence reporting policy and procedures. 
5)Specialized Care: Provides specialized care to patients at high risk for injury.
Criteria
A) Restraint Care
1. Initiates/evaluates alternatives to restraint prior to application
2.Applies restraints consistent with the approved procedure.
3. Monitors and assesses patient's response throughout the restraint period at the appropriate intervals. 
4. Provides specified patient care (toileting, skin care, hydration, feeding, etc.) on a timely basis. 
5. Provides consultation for peers to determine alternatives to restraints and 1:1 observation. 
6. Documents restraint use and associated care thoroughly.
B) Pain Management 
1. Assess patient for presence of pain on admission and during assessments/reassessments. 
2. Incorporates patient's cultural/spiritual beliefs regarding pain into pain management plan. 
3. Implement pain management techniques. Focus on prevention rather than treatment. 
4. Include patient and/or family members in developing a pain management plan. 
5. Consider other methods of pain control when developing plan of care: massage, repositioning, immobilization, and music therapy.
C) Abuse Assessment 
1. Is aware of abuse recognition criteria and incorporates it into assessments. 
2. Reports signs of possible abuse/neglect to the Administrative Director of Behavioral Health, physician, Risk Management and Social Work. 
3. Takes appropriate action to support patient safety when signs of abuse are noted.
6) Demonstrates accountability for own professional practice. 
Criteria
A) Adheres to all quality and performance standards, policies, procedures, protocols when implementing clinical and technical aspects of care. 
1. Participates in learning experiences that increases professional competence.
B) Demonstrates appropriate technical and cognitive skills for area of practice.
C) Maintains currency in all hospital/unit information, communication, policies and procedures. 
1. Attends staff meetings/reviews minutes when absent 
2. Participates in Committee(s), Shared Governance, Work Team(s), in a leadership and or in membership role 
3. Reviews Hospital/Nursing publications 
4. Keeps up to date with policies and procedures 
5. Participates and or keeps up to date with Shared Governance and Unit Based Practice Council activities and information. Contributes to requests for feedback.
D) Demonstrates ability to change and adapt to changing work demands 
1. Responds positively to change 
2. Provides assistance and support to peers, co-workers and other team members
3.Adapts positively to changes in unplanned work load and job demands
7) Ability to relate to coworkers in a professional and appropriate manner. 
Criteria
A) Orients and/or precepts new employees when required.
B) Participates in and maintains a collaborative team approach toward work. 
C) Functions as a resource person to co-workers, patients/families, medical staff and other members of the health care team. 
D) Effectively assumes and delegates care and other activities to the appropriate team member. 
E) Redirects clinical staff when the medical plan of care is altered. 
F) Communicates the plan of care to be followed on each individual patient in a precise and professional manner. 
G) Responsible for the supervision and teaching of students/new staff nurses. 
8) Safety/Infection Control: Performs job in accordance with safety and infection control policies. 
Criteria
A) Practices standard precautions and disposes of hazardous wastes per established guidelines. 
B) Maintains a safe, clean, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients/families/employees in accordance to hospital standards. 
1. Maintains clutter free environment. 
2. Follows hand hygiene procedures. 
3. Utilizes Safe Patient Handling techniques and equipment. 
4. Keeps personal conversations/background noise to a minimum. 
5. Adheres to dress code. 
C) Reports risk management concerns using eSRM. 
D) Assumes responsibility for completing all annual mandatory requirements: 
1. Maintains current license and certifications 
2. Maintain up to date BLS and HI 
3. Annual TB Screening and Influenza vaccination 
4. Annual Ethics Training (Initial Ethics, if new employee) 
5. Annual Safety Training 
6. Required Information Security course
7. Required Abuse &amp; Neglect course 
8. Annual Blood Borne Pathogens training (if required) 
9. Coursework as assigned for .edu 
10. Annual competency 
11. Age/Population specific competency (if applicable) 
12. orientation competency (if new hire) 
13. Service Specific 
E) Reports variations from care/treatment following the occurrence reporting policy and procedure. 
9) Service: Provides service excellence to the customers of Saint Louis University Hospital by delivering timely, high quality care in a courteous and respectful manner. 
Criteria
A)Demonstrates care and courtesy
1. Provides prompt, respectful, courteous service. 
2. Meets physical, spiritual, psychological and emotional needs of patients and families. 
3.Works with other members of the health care team to see that call lights are answered promptly. 
4. Apologizes for mix-up and delay. 
B) Communicates effectively and maintains confidentiality 
1. Listens to staff/patient/family concerns and addresses needs.
2. Explains procedures and all education in a manner that staff/patient/family understand. 
3. Allows time for questions. 
C) Demonstrates competence and collaboration 
1. Provides accurate handoff reports. 
2. Provides quality care in accordance to standards. 
3. Shares knowledge with other departments to facilitate work flow and continuity. 
D) Provides cost effect services 
1. Uses resources wisely. 
2. Recommends changes in practice that increases efficiency and minimizes waste. 
E) Ensures that customer satisfaction is maintained through the use of the "Principles and Commitments" of the hospital AIDET and "One Mission, One Spirit".
10) Incorporates Performance Improvement and Evidenced Based Practice into individual professional practice. 
Criteria
A) Assist in developing and implementing nursing unit goals. 
B) Remains current with evidenced based practice initiatives. 
C) Identifies opportunities for improvement, participates in data collection when requested, suggests solutions, communicates using appropriate lines of authority and works toward problem resolution. 
D) Participates in the performance/process improvement process. 
1. Assists in developing unit based Performance Improvement and action plans. 
2. Leads a performance improvement team when requested 
3. Contributes to data collection 
4. Participates in evaluation of Performance Improvement results. 
E) Participates in nursing research activities. 
F) Participates in Departmental and Hospital Performance Improvement activities when warranted. 
G) Participates in occurrence reviews 
H) Contributes to the maintenance/improvement of all nursing quality indicators. 
11) Age Appropriate Care: Provides age-appropriate care to: _____Adult _____Geriatric 
Criteria
A) Demonstrates knowledge and skills of normal growth &amp; development necessary to provide services to the age of the patient served by the department.
B)Demonstrates ability to assess and interpret age specific data to identify patient needs.
C) Utilizes communication skills necessary to interpret age specific responses to service and interaction. 
D) Involves family or significant other in decision making related to services provided. 
E)Demonstrates ability to provide service needed for the age groups routinely served by the department assigned. 
12) Cost Effective Services 
Criteria
A) Uses resources efficiently. 
B) Recommends change in practice that increase efficiency and minimize waste. 
C) Documents chargeable supplies and equipment used to provide care. 
D) Prioritizes responsibilities and completes work on time. 
E) Utilizes non-clinical time in a constructive manner, i.e. completing chart audits, .edu, mandatory education requirements.
DISCLAIMER: Performs other related duties as assigned or requested. 
Job Specifications
MINIMUM EDUCATION: Licensed to work as an RN in the state of Missouri
WORKING CONDITIONS: May be exposed to the risk of blood borne diseases. Exposure to unpleasant elements (accidents, injuries, and illness). Subject to varying and unpredictable situations. Handles emergency and crisis situations. Subject to irregular hours. 
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Occasional prolonged standing/walking. Occasionally lifts, positions, pushes and/or transfers patients. Occasional reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching. 
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The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified. An individual working in their job classification must also perform specific tasks upon request by supervisor personnel. Furthermore, the duties and responsibilities for this job classification are subject to change at the discretion of the medical center.
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