Graduate Nurse Intensive Care Unit

SSM Health • St. Charles, MO

4d • Onsite

About The Position

It's more than a career, it's a calling. As a new graduate nurse hired with SSM Health, you will participate in the SSM Health Nurse Residency Program. This program allows 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! This role involves providing care to patients within the scope of the role and professional standards, responsible for the delivery of age-appropriate care for assigned patients with a wide variety of medical conditions.

Requirements

• 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
• Graduate of accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensing
• For Illinois: an official passing score on NCLEX results
• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - 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)
• Status of Fail on The National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses within 3 months of graduation date - Pearson VUE
• NCLEX test date within 30 days - Pearson VUE
• WI Nursing Temporary Permit - State of Wisconsin

Nice To Haves

• FUTURE - Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) within 90 days - American Heart Association (AHA)
• FUTURE - Registered Professional Nurse (RN) within 3 months of Official NCLEX Pass Date - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
• FUTURE - Status of Fail on The National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses within 3 months of graduation date - Pearson VUE
• FUTURE - NCLEX test date within 30 days - Pearson VUE

Responsibilities

• 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, including the assessment of nutrition, pain management, and signs/symptoms of abuse or neglect in order to develop, evaluate and modify patient's plan of care.
• 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 (Oklahoma), including, but not limited to, the processing of 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 judgement.
• 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 training as required; seeks assistance and asks questions as needed to learn and understand role. (Oklahoma)
• Demonstrates the professional nursing standards defined in the professional practice model.
• Uses the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses to guide his/her response to the current and evolving health and care needs of our patients and our patient populations. (Oklahoma)
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner. (Oklahoma)
• Performs other duties as assigned. (Oklahoma)

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Great benefits
• Supportive work environment
• Competitive, affordable health insurance
• Paid Parental Leave: one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Flexible Payment Options: instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
• Upfront Tuition Coverage through FlexPath Funded

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree