**It's more than a career, it's a calling.** OK-SSM Health Medical Group Oklahoma City Main 100 **Worker Type:** Temporary Agency **Job Summary:** Provides direct nursing care in settings where patients require complex assessments and intervention, in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization. **Job Responsibilities and Requirements:** PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES + Obtains comprehensive data pertinent to the patient from the patient, family other healthcare providers to develop a holistic picture of the patient’s needs or condition. + Analyzes and synthesizes data from the assessment in determining diagnosis or conditions relevant to care. + Identifies optimal outcomes for the patient in collaboration with the patient, family and interprofessional team. + Develops a plan that prescribes strategies and alternatives to attain outcomes, using clinical judgement in collaboration with patient, family and interprofessional care team. + Implements the plan, employing strategies to promote and maintain a safe environment, coordinates implementation with patient, family and interprofessional team. + Evaluates processes and progress toward attainment of goals and outcomes. + Contributes to the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice, evaluates their own practice, and maintains current knowledge and competence. + Communicates effectively in all areas of practice, collaborates with patient, family and interprofessional team. + Uses clinical inquiry and integrates best evidence into practice. + Applies the existing body of evidence-based practice and scientific knowledge in health care to critical care nursing practice, ensuring that nursing care is delivered based on patient’s age-specific needs and clinical needs as described in the department's Scope of Service. + Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner. + Performs other duties as assigned. EDUCATION + Graduate of accredited school of nursing EXPERIENCE + No experience required PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS + Constant use of speech to share information through oral communication. + Constant standing and walking. + Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs. + Frequent sitting, reaching and keyboard use/data entry. + Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors. + Frequent use of smell to detect/recognize odors. + Frequent use of hearing to receive oral communication, distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc. + Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs. + Occasional lifting/moving of patients. + Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting, gripping and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements. + Occasional driving. + Rare crawling and running. **Licenses / Certifications:** Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association (AHA), Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - American Academy Pediatrics (AAP), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - American Heart Association (AHA), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Academy Pediatrics (AAP), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association (AHA), Registered Nurse (RN) - State of Work Location or Compact Multi-State License **Work Shift:** Night Shift (United States of America) **Job Type:** Contingent Worker **Department:** 1308000040 Progressive Care Unit **Scheduled Weekly Hours:** 36 SSM Health complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability or sex. Learn more here (http://resources.ssmhealth.com/nondiscriminationclause/non-discrimination-statement.pdf)