SSM Health
RN - Behavioral Health, Adult Acute | DePaul Hospital
SSM Health, Bridgeton, Missouri, United States, 63044
RN - Behavioral Health, Adult Acute | DePaul Hospital
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Job Summary Provides direct patient care to behavioral health patients in accordance with the established policies and procedures of the facility.
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 LPNs and techs.
Educates patients and families based on assessed needs and documents education provided in the Electronic Health Record.
Applies evidence‑based practice and scientific knowledge in nursing practice, ensuring care is delivered based on patient’s age‑specific needs.
Demonstrates professional nursing standards as defined in the SSM Health practice model and uses the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses.
Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Education
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing or an educational 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.
Frequent use of smell to detect odors.
Frequent use of hearing to receive oral communication, distinguish sounds and hear alarms.
Occasional lifting/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 Certifications
Illinois: Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) – American Heart Association; Registered Professional Nurse (RN) – Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.
Missouri: BLS HCP – American Heart Association; Registered Nurse (RN) – Missouri Division of Professional Registration or RN issued by Compact State.
Oklahoma: BLS HCP – American Heart Association; Registered Nurse (RN) – Compact State or OBN.
Wisconsin: BLS HCP – American Heart Association; Registered Nurse (RN) – Compact State or Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services.
Benefits
Paid Parental Leave: one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children.
Flexible payment options via DailyPay for eligible hourly team members.
Upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Fund.
EEO Statement 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 protected characteristic.
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Job Summary Provides direct patient care to behavioral health patients in accordance with the established policies and procedures of the facility.
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 LPNs and techs.
Educates patients and families based on assessed needs and documents education provided in the Electronic Health Record.
Applies evidence‑based practice and scientific knowledge in nursing practice, ensuring care is delivered based on patient’s age‑specific needs.
Demonstrates professional nursing standards as defined in the SSM Health practice model and uses the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses.
Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Education
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing or an educational 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.
Frequent use of smell to detect odors.
Frequent use of hearing to receive oral communication, distinguish sounds and hear alarms.
Occasional lifting/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 Certifications
Illinois: Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) – American Heart Association; Registered Professional Nurse (RN) – Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.
Missouri: BLS HCP – American Heart Association; Registered Nurse (RN) – Missouri Division of Professional Registration or RN issued by Compact State.
Oklahoma: BLS HCP – American Heart Association; Registered Nurse (RN) – Compact State or OBN.
Wisconsin: BLS HCP – American Heart Association; Registered Nurse (RN) – Compact State or Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services.
Benefits
Paid Parental Leave: one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children.
Flexible payment options via DailyPay for eligible hourly team members.
Upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Fund.
EEO Statement 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 protected characteristic.
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