RN-Charge Nurse, Surgical Specialty

SSM Health; Lake Saint Louis (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

SSM Health is seeking an RN-Charge Nurse for their Surgical Specialty department. This role entails providing leadership to nursing staff, ensuring quality patient care, and coordinating various nursing activities. The ideal candidate will possess clinical knowledge, experience, leadership skills, and active RN licensure.

Benefits

Sign On Bonus for qualified candidates

Upfront tuition coverage

Paid parental leave

Qualifications

• 1 year RN experience required.
• Must hold BLS certification and RN licensure in respective states.

Responsibilities

• Lead or coordinate daily operations of assigned activities.
• Monitor compliance with policies and staff performance.
• Perform administrative duties and clinical care.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical Knowledge

Patient Care

Education

Graduate of accredited school of nursing

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MO-SSM Health Medical Group Lake Saint Louis

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MO-SSM Health Medical Group Lake Saint Louis

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Highlights:

• Department: Urology, GI, Surgery, and Breast Surgery
• Schedule: M-F Day Shift | No Weekends or Holidays
• Starting Pay: 30.96+/hr. (Offers are based on years of experience and equity for this role.)
• Sign On Bonus: Available for external qualified candidates
• Location: Medical Group Lake Saint Louis
  
  

Leadership Experience Required

Job Summary:

Provides leadership to staff in performing clinical or patient care activities.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

Primary Responsibilities

• Leads or coordinates daily operations of assigned activities, resources, and/or associates.
• Monitors and reviews progress of work and compliance with policies and/or procedures.
• Serves as a technical or functional resource and performs similar duties with staff.
• Oversees and evaluates orientation and training of assigned associates. May provide input in the review and evaluation of staff performance.
• Works with the providers in the clinic and performs administrative duties. Performs vitals. Designs, interprets and implements clinical policies and procedures.
• Applies the existing body of evidence-based practice and scientific knowledge in health care to nursing practice, ensuring that nursing care is delivered based on patient’s age-specific needs and clinical needs as described in the department's scope of service.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

EDUCATION

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

Experience

• One years registered nurse experience
  
  

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
• Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
  
  

State of Work Location: Missouri

• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• And
• Registered Nurse (RN) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
• Or
• Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State
  
  

State of Work Location: Oklahoma

• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• And
• Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State
• Or
• Registered Nurse (RN) - Oklahoma Board of Nursing (OBN)
  
  

State of Work Location: Wisconsin

• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• And
• Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State
• Or
• Registered Nurse (RN) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
  
  

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type:

Employee

Department:

7454000125 LSL Urology

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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Employment type

• Employment type

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Job function

• Job function

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• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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