RN-Stepdown/Critical Care

SSM Health; Mount Vernon (IL); On-site; USD 42,994 - 68,797; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Tuition coverage

Voluntary DailyPay

Job summary

SSM Health in Mount Vernon, IL is seeking a Full‑time Registered Nurse (RN) for the Stepdown / Critical Care Unit. This role involves patient health assessments, care planning, and collaboration with healthcare teams. The position requires effective communication and commitment to quality nursing practice. Benefits include paid parental leave and tuition coverage.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing school or equivalent education for licensing.
• No prior experience required.
• Must possess relevant licenses for the State of Illinois.

Responsibilities

• Obtain comprehensive data from patients and other providers.
• Analyze data to determine diagnoses.
• Develop and implement care plans.

Skills

Communication

Clinical inquiry

Patient care coordination

Critical thinking

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing school

Job description

Job Summary

Full‑time Registered Nurse (RN) in the Stepdown / Critical Care Unit at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital – Mount Vernon, IL. Day shift 7:00 AM‑7:00 PM, rotating days, every other weekend, holiday rotation required. No on‑call requirement. Pay range: $31.21–$49.94 hourly.

Primary Responsibilities

• Obtains comprehensive data from patient, family, and other healthcare providers.
• Analyzes and synthesizes data to determine diagnosis or conditions relevant to care.
• Identifies optimal outcomes in collaboration with patient, family, and interprofessional team.
• Develops and implements care plans, coordinating with patient, family, and team.
• Evaluates progress toward attainment of goals and outcomes.
• Contributes to quality and effectiveness of nursing practice, maintaining current knowledge and competence.
• Communicates effectively and collaborates with patient, family, and interprofessional team.
• Uses clinical inquiry and evidence‑based practice to inform critical care nursing decisions.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and maintains a safe environment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

Graduate of an accredited nursing school or equivalent education for licensing. No prior experience required.

Physical Requirements

• Constant use of speech, standing, walking.
• Frequent lifting/carrying of up to 25 lbs; occasional lifting up to 50 lbs; occasional patient moving.
• Frequent reaching, bending, twisting, repetitive hand/arm movements.
• Occasional driving.

Licensure and Certifications

• State of Illinois requirements: BLS HCP, RN, ALS, ENPC, NRP, PALS, TNCC, NRP Essentials.
• State of Missouri requirements: BLS HCP, RN (state or Compact), ALS, ENPC, NRP, PALS, TNCC, NRP Essentials.
• State of Oklahoma requirements: BLS HCP, RN (Compact or Oklahoma Board), ALS, ENPC, NRP, PALS, TNCC, NRP Essentials.
• State of Wisconsin requirements: BLS HCP, RN (Compact or Wisconsin Dept), ALS, ENPC, NRP, PALS, TNCC, NRP Essentials.

Benefits

Paid parental leave of one week for newborns or newly adopted children (pro‑rated based on full‑time equivalent). Voluntary benefit with DailyPay for instant access to earned pay before payday. Upfront tuition coverage via FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

EEO Statement

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.