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Posted 20 July, 2026

RN-Stepdown/Critical Care (WO)

SSM
Mount Vernon, IL, US Full Time

Job Description

Job Description
Join Our Team: More Than Just a Job

Location: Mount Vernon, IL

Position Details
  • Worker Type: Regular
  • Hourly Pay Range: $31.21 - $49.94

At our organization, we appreciate the unique skills and talents that each member contributes. The compensation for this position is influenced by various factors, including relevant experience and market conditions. The stated pay range reflects what we reasonably anticipate offering at the time of posting, but final compensation may vary in accordance with legal guidelines.

Role Overview

This position involves delivering direct nursing care in environments where patients require intricate assessments and interventions, adhering to the established policies and protocols of our healthcare organization.

Key Responsibilities
  • Gather comprehensive information from patients, families, and other healthcare professionals to create a complete understanding of the patient's needs.
  • Analyze and synthesize assessment data to determine relevant diagnoses or conditions.
  • Collaborate with patients, families, and the inter-professional team to identify optimal outcomes.
  • Formulate a care plan that outlines strategies and alternatives to achieve desired outcomes, utilizing clinical judgment in partnership with patients and families.
  • Execute the care plan, ensuring a safe environment and coordinating efforts with patients, families, and the care team.
  • Assess processes and progress towards achieving goals and outcomes.
  • Enhance the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice, reflecting on personal performance and staying updated on best practices.
  • Communicate effectively across all areas of practice, fostering collaboration with patients, families, and the inter-professional team.
  • Utilize clinical inquiry and integrate evidence-based practices into nursing care.
  • Apply established evidence-based practices and scientific knowledge to critical care nursing, ensuring care meets age-specific and clinical needs as outlined in departmental guidelines.
  • Maintain a constant state of alertness and safety.
  • Perform additional duties as required.
Qualifications
  • Education: Graduate from an accredited nursing program or equivalent educational background for licensing.
  • Experience: Minimum of one year of experience as a registered nurse.
Physical Requirements
  • Regularly use speech for effective oral communication.
  • Consistently stand and walk.
  • Frequently lift, carry, push, or pull objects weighing between 0-25 lbs.
  • Engage in frequent sitting, reaching, and data entry.
  • Utilize vision for near and far distances, as well as color differentiation.
  • Employ smell to identify and recognize odors.
  • Use hearing to receive oral communication and detect alarms or machinery issues.
  • Occasionally lift or move objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
  • Occasionally assist in lifting or moving patients.
  • Occasionally perform bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting, gripping, and repetitive movements.
  • Occasionally drive.
  • Rarely engage in crawling or running.
Licenses and Certifications

Applicants must hold the following certifications based on their state of work location:

  • Illinois:
    • Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
    • Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
    • Advanced Life Support (ALS) - AHA or other relevant certifications.
  • Missouri:
    • Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - AHA
    • Registered Nurse (RN) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
    • Advanced Life Support (ALS) - AHA or other relevant certifications.
  • Oklahoma:
    • Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - AHA
    • Registered Nurse (RN) - Oklahoma Board of Nursing (OBN)
    • Advanced Life Support (ALS) - AHA or other relevant certifications.
  • Wisconsin:
    • Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - AHA
    • Registered Nurse (RN) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
    • Advanced Life Support (ALS) - AHA or other relevant certifications.
Work Schedule

This position requires night shifts, with a commitment of 36 hours per week.

Benefits

We value our outstanding employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package tailored to meet their needs:

  • Paid Parental Leave: Eligible team members receive one week of paid leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
  • Flexible Payment Options: Our voluntary benefit through DailyPay allows eligible hourly employees to access earned but unpaid wages before payday (fees may apply).
  • Upfront Tuition Coverage: We provide upfront tuition assistance through the FlexPath Fund for eligible team members.
Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. Our organization does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.