Graduate Nurse - Medical Surgical

SSM Health; Lake Saint Louis (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital – Lake Saint Louis is seeking a new graduate nurse for its Nurse Residency Program. You will be guided by an RN preceptor and participate in structured training to strengthen clinical skills and transition into practice.

The program supports professional growth, adherence to ANA ethical standards, and competency development in a busy Medical-Surgical setting. Illinois, Missouri, and Oklahoma licensure requirements apply.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensing.
• For Illinois: an official NCLEX passing score.
• No prior experience required.

Responsibilities

• Under RN supervision, performs delegated nursing care tasks based on demonstrated competence.
• Performs patient assessments including biophysical, psychosocial, spiritual, and age-related needs.
• Develops realistic patient/family education plans and provides education and coaching.
• Documents nursing care and coordinates with the care team to evaluate outcomes.
• Collaborates with physicians and other health care professionals regarding patient care.

Skills

Nursing care

Clinical assessment

Team collaboration

Education

Graduate of accredited nursing program

Illinois NCLEX results

Job description

Employer

MO-SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - Lake Saint Louis

Worker Type

Regular

Job Highlights

Join a team where your work matters, every moment, every patient, every community. At SSM Health, you'll be empowered to grow, supported to thrive, and inspired to make a lasting impact. As a new graduate nurse hired with SSM Health, you will participate in the SSM Health Nurse Residency Program, designed to strengthen your clinical skills, support your professional growth, and help you successfully transition into practice.

Department

Medical Surgical

Schedule

Full-time, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM, varying nights, every third weekend required, holiday rotation required

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)
• 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)
• And
• 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)
• And
• FUTURE - Status of Fail on The National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses within 3 months of graduation date - Pearson VUE
• And
• WI Nursing Temporary Permit - State of Wisconsin

Work Shift

Night Shift (United States of America)

Job Type

Employee

Department

1040000023 Med Surg - 4S

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

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