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Registered Nurse – Days - Behavioral Health – Child and Adolescent

SSM Health, Bridgeton, Missouri, United States, 63044

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Registered Nurse – Days - Behavioral Health – Child and Adolescent

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

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. Job Responsibilities and Requirements

Primary Responsibilities

Completes admitting and shift assessments on assigned patients including behaviors within policy and procedures time‑frame. Utilizes critical thinking skills and judgment 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. 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 health care to nursing practice, ensuring 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, demonstrates professional nursing standards defined in the professional practice model using the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses to guide his/her response to evolving health and nursing needs of patients and the patient population. 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) 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

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). Missouri:

Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) – American Heart Association (AHA) and Registered Nurse (RN) – Missouri Division of Professional Registration or RN Issued by Compact State. Oklahoma:

Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) – American Heart Association (AHA) and Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State or RN – Oklahoma Board of Nursing (OBN). Wisconsin:

Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) – American Heart Association (AHA) and Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State or RN – Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services. Work Shift

Day Shift (United States of America) Job Type

Employee Department

1206000128 BHS - Child and Adol Scheduled Weekly Hours

36 Benefits

Paid Parental Leave: eligible team members receive one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE). Flexible Payment Options: voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay for eligible hourly team members, instant access to earned unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday. Upfront Tuition Coverage: provided through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members. Explore All Benefits 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. Seniority level

Entry level Employment type

Full-time Job function

Health Care Provider Industries

Hospitals and Health Care

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