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MO-SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - Wentzville

Worker Type : Regular

Job Summary :

Provides care to patients under the direction of a registered nurse or physician, functioning within scope of license.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements :

Primary Responsibilities

• Contributes to the assessment of patients and ensures the well-being of patients.
• Provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization.
• Administers medications and observes patients for adverse reactions to medications or treatments.
• Performs point of care testing and therapeutic services.
• Educates patients / families about treatment plan including self-care post discharge, holistic health needs, available resources and follow up care.
• 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

Experience

Physical Requirements

Required Professional License And / Or Certifications

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND / OR CERTIFICATIONS

State of Work Location : Illinois

State of Work Location : Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin

Work Shift :

Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type : Employee

Department :

1200020002 BHS - Adult AcuteWZ 2E

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

36

Benefits :

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