Graduate Nurse Emergency Department

SSM Health; Centralia (IL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible DailyPay options

Upfront tuition coverage

Job summary

SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Centralia is seeking a pre-licensure nurse resident to deliver age-appropriate patient care under RN supervision within our New Graduate Nurse Residency Program.

This role supports multiple states’ guidelines (Illinois emphasis) and requires successful NCLEX completion in Illinois. The program includes hands-on training, competency development, and collaboration with physicians.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited nursing program or education equivalency for licensing
• For Illinois: NCLEX passing score required
• No experience required

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the RN Preceptor, performs delegated tasks based on demonstrated competence in nursing care activities.
• Performs patient assessments including biophysical, psychosocial, spiritual and age appropriate needs.
• Develops patient education plan and provides patient/family health coaching.
• Completes accurate and timely documentation per policy and procedure.
• Collaborates with physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding patient care.
• Participates in training to understand and perform patient care.
• Completes competency requirements and ongoing training.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Nursing knowledge

Patient care

Education

Nursing degree

NCLEX Illinois passing score

RN license

Job description

It's more than a career, it's a calling.
IL-SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Centralia
Worker Type:
Regular
Pay Range:
$31.21 - $49.94
Pay Rate Type:
Hourly
SSM Health values the skills and talents that each team member brings to our organization. Compensation for this role is based on a variety of components including relevant experience, labor market, and other qualifications. The posted pay range for this position is what SSM Health reasonably expects, in good faith, to offer based on the circumstances at the time of posting. SSM Health may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.
Job Summary:
Pre-licensure graduate of an accredited nursing program who actively participates in SSM Health New Graduate Nurse Residency Program. Under the direction of RN, provides care to patients within scope of role and professional standards. Responsible for the delivery of age appropriate care for assigned patients with a wide variety of medical conditions. Nurse Residents in the state of Oklahoma can perform responsibilities designated below (Oklahoma). Nurse Residents in Wisconsin, Illinois and Missouri can perform all responsibilities listed.
Job Responsibilities and Requirements:
Primary Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the RN Preceptor:
• Performs delegated tasks based on demonstrated competence in performing nursing care activities for population served. Delegated specialized tasks may include anything for which training was received in the approved nursing program. In the state of Oklahoma, this does not include tasks/skills which must be performed by a licensed nurse.
• Performs patient assessments including biophysical, psychosocial, spiritual, cultural, and age appropriate needs of the patients, including the assessment of nutrition, pain management, and signs/symptoms of abuse or neglect in order to develop, evaluate and modify patient's plan of care.
• Develops a realistic, comprehensive patient family education plan, using appropriate resources and methods of instruction and provides patient/family health education and coaching.
• Completes accurate and timely documentation (Oklahoma), including, but not limited to, the processing of physician orders, in accordance with policies and procedures. Monitors and evaluates delivery of nursing care given by team members based on patient needs and professional judgement.
• Collaborates with physicians and other health care professionals regarding all aspects of patient care.
• Participates in training to understand and perform patient care. (Oklahoma)
• Completes competency requirements satisfactorily. (Oklahoma)
• Completes training as required; seeks assistance and asks questions as needed to learn and understand role. (Oklahoma)
• As part of the SSM Health nursing department, 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 care needs of our patients and our patient populations. (Oklahoma)
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner. (Oklahoma)
• Performs other duties as assigned. (Oklahoma)

EDUCATION

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensing
• For Illinois: an official passing score on NCLEX results

Experience

• No experience required

Required Professional License And/Or Certifications
State of Work Location: Illinois

• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Or
• FUTURE - Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) within 90 days - American Heart Association (AHA)
• And
• FUTURE - Registered Professional Nurse (RN) within 3 months of Official NCLEX Pass Date - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
• And
• Official NCLEX Pass Letter - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)

State of Work Location: Missouri and Oklahoma

• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Or
• FUTURE - Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) within 90 days - American Heart Association (AHA)
• And
• FUTURE - NCLEX results for Registered Nurses must be provided within three months of the graduation date - Pearson VUE
• And
• FUTURE - NCLEX test date within 30 days - Pearson VUE

State of Work Location: Wisconsin

• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Or
• FUTURE - Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) within 90 days - American Heart Association (AHA)
• And
• FUTURE - NCLEX results for Registered Nurses must be provided within three months of the graduation date - Pearson VUE
• And
• FUTURE - NCLEX test date within 30 days - Pearson VUE
• And

WI Nursing Temporary Permit - State of Wisconsin
Work Shift:
Variable Shift (United States of America)
Job Type:
Employee
Department:
2000000207 Emergency Room
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
36
Benefits:
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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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.