Graduate Nurse Opportunities

SSM Health • Saint Louis, MO

31d • Onsite

About The Position

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 the delivery of 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.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program
• Eligible to practice as determined by State Board of Nursing
• One year experience or less 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) (for Illinois)
• Official NCLEX Pass Letter - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) (for Illinois)
• Status of Fail on The National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses within 3 months of graduation date - Pearson VUE (for Missouri and Oklahoma)
• Status of Fail on The National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses within 3 months of graduation date - Pearson VUE (for Wisconsin)
• WI Nursing Temporary Permit - State of Wisconsin (for Wisconsin)

Nice To Haves

• 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 - WI Nursing Temporary Permit - State of Wisconsin

Responsibilities

• Performs delegated tasks based on demonstrated competence in performing nursing care activities for the population served. Delegated specialized tasks may include anything for which training was received in the approved nursing program. In the state of Oklahoma, this does not include tasks/skills which must be performed by a licensed nurse.
• 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 the 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 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 training as required; seeks assistance and asks questions as needed to learn and understand role. (Oklahoma)
• As part of the SSM Health nursing department, will demonstrate 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, affordable health insurance
• Getting paid every day!
• Access up to $5,250 in tuition coverage per year
• Paid maternity & paternity coverage
• Adoption assistance
• Various competitive health insurance options & wellness plans
• Retirement benefits including employer matching plans
• Long & short-term disability
• Employee assistance programs (EAP)
• One week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE)
• Instant access to earned, unpaid base pay before payday through DailyPay (fees may apply)
• Upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded

What This Job Offers

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