RN-Stepdown/Critical Care

September 5, 2025

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OK-SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital – Shawnee
Worker Type:
Regular
Job Summary:
Provides direct nursing care in settings where patients require complex assessments and intervention, in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization.
Job Responsibilities and Requirements:
Primary Responsibilities

  • Obtains comprehensive data pertinent to the patient from the patient, family other healthcare providers to develop a holistic picture of the patient’s needs or condition.
  • Analyzes and synthesizes data from the assessment in determining diagnosis or conditions relevant to care.
  • Identifies optimal outcomes for the patient in collaboration with the patient, family and interprofessional team.
  • Develops a plan that prescribes strategies and alternatives to attain outcomes, using clinical judgement in collaboration with patient, family and interprofessional care team.
  • Implements the plan, employing strategies to promote and maintain a safe environment, coordinates implementation with patient, family and interprofessional team.
  • Evaluates processes and progress toward attainment of goals and outcomes.
  • Contributes to the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice, evaluates their own practice, and maintains current knowledge and competence.
  • Communicates effectively in all areas of practice, collaborates with patient, family and interprofessional team.
  • Uses clinical inquiry and integrates best evidence into practice.
  • Applies the existing body of evidence-based practice and scientific knowledge in health care to critical care 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

  • 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)
  • And
  • Advanced Life Support (ALS) – American Heart Association (AHA)
  • Or
  • Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) – Emergency Nurses Association (ENA)
  • Or
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) – American Academy Pediatrics (AAP)
  • Or
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) – American Heart Association (AHA)
  • Or
  • Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) – Emergency Nurses Association (ENA)
  • 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
  • Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) – Emergency Nurses Association (ENA)
  • Or
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) – American Academy Pediatrics (AAP)
  • Or
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) – American Heart Association (AHA)
  • Or
  • Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) – Emergency Nurses Association (ENA)
  • 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
  • And
  • Registered Nurse (RN) – Oklahoma Board of Nursing (OBN)
  • And
  • Advanced Life Support (ALS) – American Heart Association (AHA)
  • Or
  • Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) – Emergency Nurses Association (ENA)
  • Or
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) – American Academy Pediatrics (AAP)
  • Or
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) – American Heart Association (AHA)
  • Or
  • Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) – Emergency Nurses Association (ENA)
  • 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
  • Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) – Emergency Nurses Association (ENA)
  • Or
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) – American Academy Pediatrics (AAP)
  • Or
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) – American Heart Association (AHA)
  • Or
  • Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) – Emergency Nurses Association (ENA)
  • Or
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Essentials – American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)

Work Shift:
Night Shift (United States of America)
Job Type:
Employee
Department:
 CCU
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
36
Benefits:
SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.