Behavioral Health Registered Nurse – Night Shift Leader

SSM Health; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Flexible payment options (DailyPay)

Upfront tuition coverage

Job summary

SSM Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care for behavioral health patients at OK-SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital in Oklahoma City. The role emphasizes safety, evidence-based nursing and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

The position requires graduation from an accredited school of nursing with licensing equivalency; no prior experience is required. Night shift, regular hours, and a comprehensive benefits package are included to support work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensing.
• No experience required.

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

Job description

SSM Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care for behavioral health patients at OK-SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital in Oklahoma City. The role emphasizes safety, evidence-based nursing and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

The position requires graduation from an accredited school of nursing with licensing equivalency; no prior experience is required. Night shift, regular hours, and a comprehensive benefits package are included to support work-life balance.