New Grad Nurse Residency — Night Shift, Med-Surg

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

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.