Registered Nurse - Bariatric Clinic

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IL-SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Centralia

Worker Type

Regular

Job Highlights

RN – Bariatric Surgery Clinic (H)

SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital – Centralia

Full-Time | Day Shift

Position Highlights

Schedule

Generally Monday, Tuesday, Friday: 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Wednesday/Thursday: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (may occasionally be 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.) Cross-campus role in Southern Illinois Weekends: None Schedule Type: Fixed On-Call: None Preferred Experience (not Required)

• General surgery
• Weight management
• Bariatric surgery

Join a collaborative clinic team supporting patients throughout their bariatric surgery journey while enjoying a consistent weekday schedule with no weekends or call.

Pay Range

$28.30 - $45.28

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

SSM 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

Provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization.

Primary Responsibilities

Job Responsibilities and Requirements

Implements and monitors patient care plans. Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate. Serves as a primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care.

Notes and carries out physician and nursing orders. Assesses and coordinates patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team. May round with physician in an inpatient setting.

Applies the existing body of evidence-based practice and scientific knowledge in health care to 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. As an SSM Health nurse, I will demonstrate the professional nursing standards defined in the professional practice model. Uses the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses to guide his/her response to the current and evolving health and nursing needs of our patients and our patient populations.

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 licensing

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.

Required Professional License And/Or Certifications

State of Work Location: Illinois

Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) And Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)

Work Shift

Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type

Employee

Department

7426000207 Bariatric Surgery CE

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Benefits

SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE). Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday. Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

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