Licensed Practical Nurse LPN Health Care Relief

Job Title and Location

IL-SSM Health St. Mary‘s Hospital – Centralia

RN-Behavioral Health

• Full time
• Night shift – 6:40pm-7:10am, varying shifts
• Every other weekend requirement
• Holiday requirement
• No on call required

• Provides direct patient care to behavioral health patients in accordance with the established policies and procedures of the facility.
• Completes admitting and shift assessments on assigned patients including behaviors; accurately and within time‑frame set in policy and procedures.
• Utilizes critical thinking skills and judgment to analyze patient assessment data and notify physician of changes in condition.
• Participates in the development, review and evaluation of multidisciplinary treatment plans as per policies and procedures.
• Documents all nursing care given and adheres to nursing standards and ministry policies and procedures.
• Consistently and accurately implements and records physicians orders.
• Assesses and monitors patients and environment for safety within the unit.
• Serves as a clinical resource and supervises care delivered by LPN’s and techs.
• Educates patients and families based on assessed needs and documents education provided in the Electronic Health Record.
• 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.
• Demonstrate the professional nursing standards defined in the professional practice model and uses the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses to guide responses to current and evolving health and nursing needs of patients and patient populations.

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensing.
• No experience required.
• Frequent sitting, reaching and keyboard use/data entry.
• Registered Nurse (RN) license required (state specific below).
• Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (BLS HCP) – American Heart Association (AHA) required.
• Registered Nurse license from Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR).
• Registered Nurse license from Missouri Division of Professional Registration.
• Registered Nurse license issued by Compact State.
• Registered Nurse license from Oklahoma Board of Nursing (OBN).
• Registered Nurse license from Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services.

BHS Adult Acute

• Competitive, affordable health insurance and benefits designed to support you and your family.
• Sign on bonus available for eligible external candidates.
• Paid parental leave: one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (prorated based on FTE).
• Flexible payment options: voluntary benefit offered through Daily Pay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.

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.