Graduate Nurse

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MO-SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis

Worker Type: Regular
Job Highlights:
Sign-on Bonus: Please speak with your recruiter about sign on bonus eligibility!
Schedule Options: Full Time
Schedule Time Options: 7a-7p and 7p-7a
Benefits: Competitive, affordable health insurance including but not limited to:

• 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)
• Please note, benefits and eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply.

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

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:
Primary Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the RN Preceptor:
• Performs delegated tasks based on demonstrated competence in performing nursing care activities for population served.
• Performs patient assessments including biophysical, psychosocial, spiritual, cultural, and age appropriate needs of the patients.
• 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, including, but not limited to, the processing of physician orders, in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Collaborates with physicians and other health care professionals regarding all aspects of patient care.
• Participates in training to understand and perform patient care.
• Completes competency requirements satisfactorily.
• Completes training as required; seeks assistance and asks questions as needed to learn and understand role.
• As part of the SSM Health nursing department, demonstrates the professional nursing standards defined in the professional practice model.
• 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
• 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 Health Care Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• And
• FUTURE - Registered Professional Nurse (RN) within 3 months of Official NCLEX Pass Date - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
• And
• Official NCLEX Pass Letter - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)

• Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• And
• FUTURE - Status of Fail on The National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses within 3 months of graduation date - Pearson VUE

• Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• And
• Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State within 6 months
• Or
• FUTURE - Registered Nurse (RN) within 6 months - Oklahoma Board of Nursing (OBN)
• Or
• FUTURE - Status of Fail on The National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses within 3 months of graduation date - Pearson VUE
• And
• FUTURE - Registered Nurse (RN) within 6 months - Oklahoma Board of Nursing (OBN)

• Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• And
• FUTURE - Status of Fail on The National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses within 3 months of graduation date - Pearson VUE
• And
• WI Nursing Temporary Permit - State of Wisconsin

Work Shift: Variable Shift (United States of America)
Job Type: Employee
Department:
Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

36
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 Daily Pay 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 Flex Path Funded for eligible team members.

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.