Graduate Nurse Opportunities
SSM Health•St. Louis, MO
•Onsite
About The Position
Graduate of an accredited nursing program who actively participates in the SSM Health Nurse Residency Program. This program allows new graduate nurses to connect and learn from peers across the system, enhancing confidence, knowledge, and practical skills. The residency program complements education and supports professional growth through monthly four-hour virtual sessions over a twelve-month period. Opportunities are available in various areas, excluding Family Birthplace, Women's Services, and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
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
- Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
- Registered Professional Nurse (RN) within 3 months of Official NCLEX Pass Date (Illinois)
- Official NCLEX Pass Letter (Illinois)
- Status of Fail on The National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses within 3 months of graduation date (Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin)
- WI Nursing Temporary Permit (Wisconsin)
Nice To Haves
- For Illinois: an official passing score on NCLEX results
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.
- 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, 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.
- 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, 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
