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OK-SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital Midwest
Worker Type : Regular
Job Highlights :
Sign-on bonus : $10,000
Department : Ambulatory Surgery
Schedule : Full time Days
Location : SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital Midwest
2825 Parklawn Drive
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Midwest City, OK 73110
Job Summary :
Assesses, plans, coordinates, implements and evaluates nursing care for surgical patients.
Job Responsibilities and Requirements :
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Accepts patient care assignments as directed. Communicates with clinical area team members appropriately. Correctly conducts all appropriate nursing aspects of patient assessment while using subjective and objective data.
- Communicates effectively with patients to assess their knowledge of surgical / invasive procedure(s) and expectations. Adheres to universal protocol.
- Involves patient / significant others in their plan of care, education, discharge planning, and prioritization of needs. Utilizes available teaching resources as appropriate, and identifies / refers patients / families as appropriate.
- Plans for patient care and / or intervenes by demonstrating basic nursing skills, observing and accurately documenting patient's response to nursing care, utilizing available teaching resources as appropriate, maintaining a safe environment.
- Evaluates care by conducting ongoing assessments to identify effectiveness of interventions, performing post-op calls following surgical procedures, and analyzing verbal responses from patient and family during hospitalization.
- Makes competent clinical decisions and displays the ability to know when to involve management or other team members. Assists in all areas of surgical services as needed.
- Provides information to the physician related to changes in the conditions of patients in a timely manner. Documents the care given to patients and their response to care in a timely manner.
- Correctly and efficiently administers medications, treatments, and nursing interventions as per hospital policy.
- Applies the existing body of evidence-based practice and scientific knowledge in health care to surgical 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
EXPERIENCE
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND / OR CERTIFICATIONS
State of Work Location : Illinois
State of Work Location : Missouri
State of Work Location : Oklahoma
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Work Shift :
Day Shift (United States of America)
Job Type : Employee
Department :
4418000087 AMB SURG DAY CENTER 6114 Scheduled Weekly Hours : 36
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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Benefits SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.
