Registered Nurse - Nights - Behavioral Health - Child and Adolescent

MO-SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis

Regular

Sign-on Bonus: Please speak with your recruiter about sign on bonus eligibility!

Schedule Options: Full Time, Part Time, Weekend Option & PRN available

Schedule Time Options: 7a-7p, 7p-7a,

Benefits: Competitive, affordable health insurance including but not limited to:

• Getting paid every day!
  
• Paid maternity & paternity coverage
  
• Adoption assistance
  
• Various competitive health insurance options & wellness plans
  
• Retirement benefits including employer matching plans
  
• Long & short-term disability
  
• Employee assistance programs (EAP)
  

Please note: benefits and eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply.

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Provides direct patient care to behavioral health patients in accordance with the established policies and procedures of the facility.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Completes admitting and shift assessments on assigned patients including behaviors; accurately and within time-frame set in policy and procedures.
  
• Utilizes critical thinking skills and judgement to analyze patient assessment data and notify physician of changes in condition.
  
• Participates in the development, review and evaluation of multidisciplinary treatment plans as per policies and procedures.
  
• Documents all nursing care given and adheres to nursing standards and ministry policies and procedures.
  
• Consistently and accurately implements and records physicians orders.
  
• Assesses and monitors patients and environment for safety within the unit.
  
• Serves as a clinical resource and supervises care delivered by LPN's and techs.
  
• Educates patients and families based on assessed needs and documents education provided in the Electronic Health Record.
  
• Applies the existing body of evidence-based practice and scientific knowledge in health care to 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.
  
• As an SSM Health nurse, I will demonstrate the professional nursing standards defined in the professional practice model. Uses the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses to guide his/her response to the current and evolving health and nursing needs of our patients and our patient populations.
  
• 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 registered nurse experience (Ministry Float) or two years' registered nurse experience (Regional Float)
  

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)
  

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
  

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)
  

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
  

Night Shift (United States of America)

Employee

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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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