Graduate Nurse Emergency Department

IL-SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital – Centralia, IL

Regular employee position in the Emergency Department at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital – Centralia.

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program
• Eligible to practice as determined by the State Board of Nursing
• Less than one year of experience working as an RN

$31.21 - $49.94 hourly

Pre‐licensure graduate of an accredited nursing program who actively participates in the SSM Health New Graduate Nurse Residency Program. Under the direction of an RN, provides care to patients within the scope of the role and professional standards. Responsible for delivering age‑appropriate care for assigned patients with a wide variety of medical conditions. Nurse Residents in the state of Oklahoma can perform responsibilities designated below (Oklahoma);
Nurse Residents in Wisconsin, Illinois and Missouri can perform all responsibilities listed.

• Under the direction of the RN Preceptor
• Performs delegated tasks based on demonstrated competence in nursing care activities; tasks may include any that were covered in the approved nursing program (Oklahoma does not include tasks that must be performed by a licensed nurse).
• Conducts patient assessments, including biophysical, psychosocial, spiritual, cultural and age‑appropriate needs, and assesses nutrition, pain management, and signs/symptoms of abuse or neglect to develop, evaluate and modify the patient’s plan of care.
• Develops a realistic, comprehensive patient/family education plan and provides patient/family health education and coaching.
• Completes accurate and timely documentation (Oklahoma), including processing physician orders, in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Monitors and evaluates delivery of nursing care given by team members based on patient needs and professional judgment.
• Collaborates with physicians and other health care professionals regarding all aspects of patient care.
• Participates in training to understand and perform patient care (Oklahoma).
• Completes competency requirements satisfactorily (Oklahoma).
• Completes required training; seeks assistance and asks questions as needed to learn and understand the role (Oklahoma).
• Demonstrates the professional nursing standards defined in the professional practice model and applies the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses (Oklahoma).
• Maintains a constant state of alertness and works in a safe manner (Oklahoma).
• Performs other duties as assigned (Oklahoma).

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensing
• For Illinois: an official passing score on NCLEX results

• No experience required.

State of

Work Location:

Illinois

• Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (BLS HCP) – American Heart Association (AHA)
• Or, Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) within 90 days – American Heart Association (AHA)
• Registered Professional Nurse (RN) within 3 months of Official NCLEX Pass Date – Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
• Official NCLEX Pass Letter – Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)

State of

Work Location:

Missouri and Oklahoma

• Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (BLS HCP) – American Heart Association (AHA)
• Or, Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) within 90 days – American Heart Association (AHA)
• NCLEX results for Registered Nurses must be provided within three months of the graduation date – Pearson VUE
• NCLEX test date within 30 days – Pearson VUE

State of

Work Location:

Wisconsin

• Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (BLS HCP) – American Heart Association (AHA)
• Or, Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) within 90 days – American Heart Association (AHA)
• NCLEX results for Registered Nurses must be provided within three months of the graduation date – Pearson VUE
• NCLEX test date within 30 days – Pearson VUE
• WI Nursing Temporary Permit – State of Wisconsin

Variable Shift (United States of America)

Employee

Emergency Room

36

• Paid Parental Leave: one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro‑rated based on FTE).
• Flexible Payment Options: voluntary benefit offered through Daily Pay, giving eligible hourly team members instant access to earned but unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
• Upfront Tuition Coverage: 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.