RN-Charge Nurse, Stepdown/Critical Care

SSM Health St. Louis, MO, US

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MO-SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - St. Charles

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Highlights:

RN – Charge Nurse, Stepdown/Critical Care ICU

SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital – St. Charles, MO
Full-Time | Nights (7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m.)

Responsibilities:

Lead and support ICU/Stepdown nursing staff
Coordinate patient care and unit workflow
Ensure safe, high‑quality clinical practice

Qualifications:

Current RN license
1+ year RN experience (ICU preferred)
Charge/leadership experience a plus

Schedule:

Night shift, 7p–7:30a
Every third weekend
Holiday rotation

Job Summary:

Provides leadership and coordination of unit staffing while ensuring implementation of clinical objectives and quality patient care.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Assigns, directs, educates and monitors nursing and support staff during assigned shift. Contributes to or performs performance evaluations of staff.
Assesses daily patient care needs and develops and distributes patient care assignments, ensuring that population appropriate patient care is given.
Collaborates with advanced practice providers to ensure quality outcomes.
Evaluates the effectiveness of patient care and identifies any issues that affect desired patient outcomes.
Responds to complaints about patient care and manages through established channels.
May provide input for hiring, training, directing, developing and evaluating staff.
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

One year of registered nurse experience

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)
And
Advanced Life Support (ALS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
Or
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - American Academy Pediatrics (AAP)
Or
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
Or
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Essentials - American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)

State of Work Location: Missouri

Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
And
Registered Nurse (RN) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
Or
Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State
And
Advanced Life Support (ALS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
Or
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - American Academy Pediatrics (AAP)
Or
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
Or
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Essentials - American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)

State of Work Location: Oklahoma

Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
And
Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State
Or
Registered Nurse (RN) - Oklahoma Board of Nursing (OBN)
And
Advanced Life Support (ALS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
Or
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - American Academy Pediatrics (AAP)
Or
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
Or
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Essentials - American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)

State of Work Location: Wisconsin

Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
And
Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State
Or
Registered Nurse (RN) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
And
Advanced Life Support (ALS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
Or
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - American Academy Pediatrics (AAP)
Or
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
Or
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Essentials - American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)

Work Shift:

Night Shift (United States of America)

Job Type:

Employee

Department:

1300000002 ICU - 2D

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

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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SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Click here to learn more.

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