Graduate Nurse - Registered Nurse (RN Job Saint Louis area,Missouri USA,Nursing

Position: Graduate Nurse - Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Opportunity at SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital

It's more than a career, it's a calling

MO-SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital

Worker Type:
Regular

Job Highlights:
Med Surg Bordley 9N - SSM Health St. Louis University Hospital – St. Louis, MO

Bordley's 9 North floor is a 16 bed observation unit designated for patients requiring short stays of 24-48 hours with a focus on rapid bed turnover.

Schedule:

Full time, 7p-7a varying nights with every third weekend, holiday requirement, no on call requirement

Eligibility:

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program

• Eligible to practice as determined by State Board of Nursing

• Less than one year of experience working as an RN

Being a nurse is more than a job, it's a calling. That is why SSM Health wants to invest in your future. As a new graduate nurse hired with SSM Health, you will participate in the SSM Health Nurse Residency Program. This will allow you to connect and learn from other graduate nurses across the system as you work to enhance your confidence, knowledge, and practical skill.

The residency program is designed to complement your education and support your continued professional growth.

Join our team and make a difference every day while enjoying competitive pay, great benefits, and a supportive work environment.

We offer competitive, affordable health insurance and benefits designed to support you and your family.

Fulfill your calling with SSM Health — apply today!

Job Summary:

Pre-licensure graduate of an accredited nursing program who actively participates in SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital 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:

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES AND PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Essential Functions:

The following are essential job accountabilities and performance criteria:

Under the direction of the RN Preceptor:

Performs comprehensive nursing assessment/reassessment.

Accurately and completely documents findings.

Performs assessment of post-op/post-invasive procedure patients.

Assesses and documents education and discharge needs of patient and family on admission and throughout hospitalization.

Provides and documents nursing interventions based on assessed patient needs, plan of care, and changes in patient status.

Documents and or communicates nursing care and or changes in patient condition.

Specialized Care:
Provides specialized care to patients at high risk for injury.

Demonstrates accountability for own professional practice.

Ability to relate to coworkers in a professional and appropriate manner.

Safety/Infection Control:
Performs job in accordance with safety and infection control policies.

Service:
Provides service excellence to the customers of Saint Louis University Hospital by delivering timely, high quality care in a courteous and respectful manner.

Incorporates Performance Improvement and Evidenced Based Practice into individual professional practice.

Age Appropriate Care:
Provides age-appropriate care to:
Adult Geriatric

Cost Effective Services

MINIMUM EDUCATION:

RN licensure in the State of Missouri, or new graduate of accredited school of nursing and must obtain licensure within 6 months of graduation.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

May be exposed to the risk of blood borne diseases. Exposure to unpleasant elements (accidents, injuries, and illness). Subject to varying and unpredictable situations. Handles emergency and crisis situations. Subject to irregular hours.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Occasional prolonged standing/walking. Occasionally lifts, positions, pushes and/or transfers patients. Occasional reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching.

Practice Agreement

For Nursing Staff

Please read the below standards and expectations.

Standard (I understand that.. .)

Our patients deserve care that sets the standard for excellence and meets the needs of each and every patient whose care is our primary purpose and mission. (Quality)

Expectations (So I will ...)

Achieve Excellence in…