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Lead and Mentor in Critical Care – RN Stepdown (Full-Time, Night Shift)
Are you an experienced RN ready to make an impact? Join our Stepdown/Critical Care Unit and help shape the future of our night shift team. We’re seeking strong team players who can provide exceptional care and mentor new graduate nurses in a collaborative environment.
Position Highlights:
Night shift: 7:30 PM – 7:30 AM
Full-time schedule with self-scheduling (manager review before posting)
Weekend rotation: Every other weekend
Holiday rotation included
No on-call requirements
Be part of a growing team that values experience and leadership
Your expertise matters—apply today and make a difference every night!
Pay Range:
$32.77 - $52.43Pay Rate Type:
HourlySSM Health values the skills and talents that each team member brings to our organization. Compensation for this role is based on a variety of components including relevant experience, labor market, and other qualifications. The posted pay range for this position is what SSM Health reasonably expects, in good faith, to offer based on the circumstances at the time of posting. SSM Health may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.Job Summary:
This role is pat of the expert clinical team in the acute care area. Prevents clinical deterioration in patients outside of intensive care units. Leads the Critical Response team's initial assessment of critically ill patients and has the ability and clinical skills to assess and implement early interventions to prevent cardiopulmonary arrest, better facilitating the patient's transition to a higher level of care.Job Responsibilities and Requirements:
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Acts as the first level of support for the bedside nursing team when the condition of a patient is in question or jeopardy.Educates and supports the bedside team in the evaluation and management of unstable patients.Guides the bedside nursing team to help direct patient care.Assists in determining when to escalate a rapid response.Facilitates early and rapid transition of patients to a higher level of care.Closely monitors patients who have recently transferred from the intensive care unit (ICU).Utilizes available data from the electronic medical record and other sources to identify at risk patients. e.g. Deterioration Index, Sepsis score and other acuity scores.Collects and maintains data related to Rapid Response and Code episodes to drive process improvement.Participates in Ministry Rapid Response and Code debrief process and Regional Critical Response Nursing Team.Applies the existing body of evidence-based practice and scientific knowledge in health care to critical care nursing practice, ensuring that nursing care is delivered based on patient’s age-specific needs and clinical needs as described in the department's Scope of Service.Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.Performs other duties as assigned.EDUCATION
Graduate of accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensingEXPERIENCE
Two years of registered nurse experience in critical care, emergency care or progressive care
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
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Work Shift:
Night Shift (United States of America)Job Type:
EmployeeDepartment:
8451000046 Patient Care ServicesScheduled Weekly Hours:36Benefits:
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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SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Click here to learn more.