Behavioral Health RN - Impactful Day Shift Care

SSM Health; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

SSM Health is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for the Behavioral Health Float role at MO-SSM Health DePaul Hospital in St. Louis.

This regular, day-shift position (7am–7pm) focuses on direct patient care in a behavioral health setting and requires active RN licensure in Missouri or a compact state, plus BLS HCP. Responsibilities include assessments, care planning, documentation, safety, staff supervision, patient education, and adherence to nursing standards and policies.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• One year RN experience (Ministry Float) or two years RN experience (Regional Float).
• BLS HCP certification and RN license (Missouri or Compact State) are required.

Responsibilities

• Completes admitting and shift assessments on assigned patients including behaviors; within policy and time-frame.
• Analyze patient assessment data and notify physician of changes in condition.
• Participate in development and evaluation of multidisciplinary treatment plans.
• Document nursing care and adhere to nursing standards and policies.
• Implement and record physicians orders accurately.
• Assess and monitor patient and environment for safety within the unit.
• Serve as a clinical resource and supervise care delivered by LPNs and techs.
• Educate patients and families and document education in EHR.
• Apply evidence-based nursing practices to age-specific needs as described in the department's scope of service.
• Follow ANA Code of Ethics in responses to patient needs; maintain safety.

Skills

Direct patient care

RN experience

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

SSM Health is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for the Behavioral Health Float role at MO-SSM Health DePaul Hospital in St. Louis.

This regular, day-shift position (7am–7pm) focuses on direct patient care in a behavioral health setting and requires active RN licensure in Missouri or a compact state, plus BLS HCP. Responsibilities include assessments, care planning, documentation, safety, staff supervision, patient education, and adherence to nursing standards and policies.