Graduate Nurse Cardiac Telemetry

SSM Health • St. Louis, 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 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! This role is for a 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 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) (for Illinois)
• Official NCLEX Pass Letter - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) (for Illinois)
• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) (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 Missouri and Oklahoma)
• NCLEX test date within 30 days - Pearson VUE (for Missouri and Oklahoma)
• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) (for Wisconsin)
• Status of Fail on The National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses within 3 months of graduation date - Pearson VUE (for Wisconsin)
• NCLEX test date within 30 days - Pearson VUE (for Wisconsin)
• WI Nursing Temporary Permit - State of Wisconsin (for 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 - Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) within 90 days - American Heart Association (AHA)
• 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
• FUTURE - Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) within 90 days - American Heart Association (AHA)
• 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 the 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 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.
• Monitors and evaluates the 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.
• Completes competency requirements satisfactorily.
• Completes training as required; seeks assistance and asks questions as needed to learn and understand role.
• 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.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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