Graduate Practical Nurse Transitional Care Unit

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 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! Pre-licensure graduate of an accredited practical nursing program. May be a participant in the SSM Health 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.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing
• For Illinois: an official passing score on NCLEX results
• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• FUTURE - Status of Fail on The National Council Licensure Examination for Licensed Practical Nurses within 3 months of graduation date - Pearson VUE
• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• FUTURE - Status of Fail on The National Council Licensure Examination for Licensed Practical Nurses within 3 months of graduation date - Pearson VUE
• And Future LPN within 6 months Or Future LPN Compact State
• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• FUTURE - Status of Fail on The National Council Licensure Examination for Licensed Practical Nurses within 3 months of graduation date - Pearson VUE
• And WI Nursing Temporary Permit - State of Wisconsin

Nice To Haves

• 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

Responsibilities

• Performs delegated tasks based on demonstrated competence in performing practical nursing care activities for population served.
• Delegated specialized tasks may include anything for which training was received in the approved practical nursing program.
• Contributes to 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 contribute to the patient's plan of care.
• Administers medications and observes patients for adverse reactions to medications and treatments.
• Educates patients/families about disease treatment plan including self-care post discharge, holistic needs, available resources and follow up care.
• Completes accurate and timely documentation.
• Completes competency requirements satisfactorily.
• Completes training as required; seeks assistance and asks questions as needed to learn and understand role.
• As part of SSM Health nursing department, I 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.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
• Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

What This Job Offers

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