LPN - Behavioral Health, Geriatric Nights | St. Mary's Hospital S

SSM Health; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

SSM Health is seeking a dedicated LPN for the Behavioral Health, Geriatric Nights position at St. Mary's Hospital, St. Louis. In this role, you'll provide compassionate care to geriatric psychiatric patients, contributing to their assessment and treatment while ensuring a safe and supportive environment. Enjoy a competitive salary, a generous sign-on bonus, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in patients' lives.

Benefits

Sign-On Bonus of $10,000

Flexible Payment Options

Upfront Tuition Coverage

Paid Parental Leave

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program required.
• Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) certification needed.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct nursing care under supervision of a registered nurse.
• Administers medications and monitors patient responses.
• Educates patients and families on treatment plans.

Skills

Patient Care

Medication Administration

Communication

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Tools

Basic Life Support Certification

Job description

LPN - Behavioral Health, Geriatric Nights | St. Mary's Hospital S

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MO-SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Highlights:

• Position: Night Shift LPN
• Department: Geriatric Psychiatric Unit
• Location: SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital – St. Louis 6420 Clayton Rd, Richmond Heights, MO 63117
• Patient Population: Geriatric Psychiatric Patients
• Sign-On Bonus: $10,000, paid out on your first paycheck
  
  

Job Summary:

Provides care to patients under the direction of a registered nurse or physician, functioning within scope of license.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

Primary Responsibilities

• Contributes to the assessment of patients and ensures the well-being of patients.
• Provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization.
• Administers medications and observes patients for adverse reactions to medications or treatments.
• Performs point of care testing and therapeutic services.
• Educates patients/families about treatment plan including self-care post discharge, holistic health needs, available resources and follow up care.
• As an SSM Health nurse, 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 nursing needs of our patients and our patient populations.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

EDUCATION

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensing
  
  

Experience

• No experience required
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Constant use of speech to share information through oral communication.
• Constant standing and walking.
• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Frequent sitting, reaching and keyboard use/data entry.
• Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
• Frequent use of smell to detect/recognize odors.
• Frequent use of hearing to receive oral communication, distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Occasional lifting/moving of patients.
• Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting, gripping and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
• Occasional driving.
• Rare crawling and running.
  
  

Required Professional License And/Or Certifications

State of Work Location: Illinois

• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• And
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
  
  

State of Work Location: Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin

• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• And
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Nurse Licensure Issued by Compact State
  
  

Work Shift:

Night Shift (United States of America)

Job Type:

Employee

Department:

1202000100 BHS - Geriatric

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

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. Click here to learn more.

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