Licensed Practical Nurse - Behavioral Health

MO-SSM Health is seeking a Nursing Staff for DePaul Hospital – Behavioral Health. The role is located at 3440 DePaul Drive, Missouri. This is a full-time night shift position with 12‑hour rotations and weekend/holiday coverage.

Eligible external new employees will receive a $10,000 sign‑on bonus paid on the second paycheck, contingent upon a two‑year service commitment.

Provides care to patients under the direction of a registered nurse or physician, functioning within scope of license.

• Contribute to the assessment of patients and ensure their well‑being.
• Provide direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols.
• Administer medications and observe patients for adverse reactions.
• Perform point‑of‑care testing and therapeutic services.
• Educate patients/families about treatment plans, including self‑care after discharge, holistic health needs, available resources and follow‑up care.
• Apply professional nursing standards defined in the professional practice model and use the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses to guide care.
• Maintain constant alertness and safe practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Graduate of an accredited nursing school or educational equivalency for licensing.
• No prior experience required.

Constant use of speech, standing, walking, lifting/carrying objects weighing 0–25 lbs, frequent sitting, reaching, keyboard use, vision, smell, hearing. Occasional lifting of 25–50 lbs and patients, bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting, gripping, repetitive movements, occasional driving, rare crawling or running.

State of Missouri licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Nurse Licensure issued by Compact State. Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (BLS HCP) – American Heart Association (AHA).

Night Shift (United States of America), rotating weekends and holidays.

SSM Health offers a comprehensive benefits package including paid parental leave, flexible payment options (Daily Pay), upfront tuition coverage (Flex Path), and more.

SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. The company 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.