Intensive Care Nurse Specialist

5 days ago


Lake Saint Louis, Missouri, United States SSM Health Full time
About SSM Health

At SSM Health, we strive to make a positive impact in the lives of our patients and their families. Our commitment to delivering exceptional care is unwavering, and we are dedicated to creating a work environment that fosters growth, respect, and compassion.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced RN-Critical Response to join our team as an Intensive Care Nurse Specialist. This critical role requires a skilled nurse with expertise in critical care nursing practice, ensuring that patient care is delivered based on individual needs.

About the Role

This position is part of the expert clinical team in the acute care area, where you will play a key role in preventing clinical deterioration in patients outside of intensive care units. You will lead the Critical Response team's initial assessment of critically ill patients, using your clinical skills to assess and implement early interventions to prevent cardiopulmonary arrest, facilitating a smoother transition to a higher level of care.

Responsibilities and Requirements
  1. You will act as the first level of support for the bedside nursing team when the condition of a patient is in question or jeopardy.
  2. Educate and support the bedside team in evaluating and managing unstable patients.
  3. Guide the bedside team to direct patient care.
  4. Assist in determining when to escalate a rapid response.
  5. Facilitate early and rapid transitions of patients to a higher level of care.
  6. Closely monitor patients who have recently transferred from the ICU.
  7. Utilize data from the electronic medical record and other sources to identify at-risk patients.
  8. Collect and maintain data related to Rapid Response and Code episodes to drive process improvement.
  9. Participate in Ministry Rapid Response and Code debrief process and Regional Critical Response Nursing Team.
  10. Apply evidence-based practice and scientific knowledge in healthcare to ensure that nursing care is delivered based on patient needs.
Education and Experience
  1. A graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
  2. Two years of registered nurse experience in critical care, emergency care, or progressive care.
Salary and Benefits

We offer an estimated annual salary of $95,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package, including paid parental leave, flexible payment options, upfront tuition coverage, and more. As an equal opportunity employer, SSM Health values diversity and inclusivity in the workplace.



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