Graduate Nurse - Medical Surgical

SSM Health; Bridgeton (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

SSM Health DePaul Hospital – St. Louis is seeking a pre-licensure nursing graduate to join its New Graduate Nurse Residency Program. Under supervision, you will provide age-appropriate care to patients with diverse medical conditions and learn through mentored practice and formal education.

You will participate in hands-on nursing activities, complete required documentation, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support patient outcomes and your professional growth within our system.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited nursing program.
• Eligible to practice as determined by State Board of Nursing.
• Less than one year of experience working as an RN.

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, cultural, and age-appropriate needs to develop and modify patient care plans.
• Develops a realistic patient-family education plan and provides health education and coaching.
• Completes accurate documentation in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Collaborates with physicians and other health care professionals regarding all aspects of patient care.

Skills

Nursing

Patient care

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Nursing degree

NCLEX

Job description

MO-SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis

It's more than a career, it's a calling

Worker Type: Regular

Job Highlights

Pulmonary Medicine - SSM Health DePaul Hospital – St. Louis, MO

Schedule: Full time, 7p-7a varying nights with every 3rd weekend, holiday requirement, no on call requirement

Eligibility

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program
• Eligible to practice as determined by State Board of Nursing
• Less than one year of experience working as an RN

Being a nurse is more than a job, it's a calling. That is why SSM Health wants to invest in your future. As a new graduate nurse hired with SSM Health, you will participate in the SSM Health Nurse Residency Program. This will allow you to connect and learn from other graduate nurses across the system as you work to enhance your confidence, knowledge, and practical skill. The residency program is designed to complement your education and support your continued professional growth.

Join our team and make a difference every day while enjoying competitive pay, great benefits, and a supportive work environment.

We offer competitive, affordable health insurance and benefits designed to support you and your family.

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)
• FUTURE - Registered Professional Nurse (RN) within 3 months of Official NCLEX Pass Date - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
• 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)
• FUTURE - Status of Fail on The National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses within 3 months of graduation date - Pearson VUE

State of Work Location: Wisconsin

• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• FUTURE - Status of Fail on The National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses within 3 months of graduation date - Pearson VUE
• WI Nursing Temporary Permit - State of Wisconsin

Work Shift

Night Shift (United States of America)

Job Type

Employee

Department

1001000128 Med Surg - 5N Pul Med

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

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