Graduate Nurse Opportunities

SSM Health; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition coverage

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Retirement benefits

Disability coverage

EAP

Job summary

SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - St. Charles is seeking a pre-licensure nursing graduate to participate in the New Graduate Nurse Residency Program. Under the direction of an RN, you will provide patient care within your scope and professional standards in a hospital setting.

Nurse Residents in MO, IL, and WI may perform all listed responsibilities, with state-specific guidelines, and you will complete competency requirements and ongoing training as part of the residency program.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Illinois NCLEX pass results required; licensure steps vary by state.

Responsibilities

• Under the RN Preceptor, performs delegated nursing tasks.
• Performs patient assessments across biophysical, psychosocial, spiritual and age-appropriate needs.
• Develops patient/family education plans and provides coaching.
• Completes accurate documentation per policies and monitors delivery of care.
• Collaborates with physicians and health care professionals regarding patient care.
• Participates in training and completes competency requirements.
• Upholds ANA Code of Ethics and professional nursing standards.

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

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

MO-SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - St. Charles

Job Summary

Pre‑licensure graduate of an accredited nursing program who actively participates in the SSM Health New Graduate Nurse Residency Program. Under the direction of an 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.

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 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 the 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 the role. (Oklahoma)
• As part of the SSM Health nursing department, demonstrates 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 patients and patient populations. (Oklahoma)
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner. (Oklahoma)
• Performs other duties as assigned. (Oklahoma)

Education

• Graduate of an 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

Schedule

Variable Shift (United States of America)

Benefits

• Competitive and affordable health insurance options.
• Getting paid every day.
• Access up to $5,250 in tuition coverage per year.
• Paid maternity & paternity coverage.
• Adoption assistance.
• Various competitive health insurance options & wellness plans.
• Retirement benefits including employer matching plans.
• Long & short‑term disability.
• Employee assistance programs (EAP).
• Paid Parental Leave: one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro‑rated based on FTE).
• Flexible Payment Options: instant access to earned, unpaid base pay before payday (fees may apply).
• Upfront Tuition Coverage: provided through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

SSM Health is an equal‑opportunity employer and 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.