Behavioral Health, Licensed Practical Nurse
About The Position
It's more than a career, it's a calling MO-SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis Worker Type: Regular Job Highlights: Now hiring Behavioral Health LPN for DePaul Hospital's Intermed Care! Make a difference in the lives of patients and enjoy outstanding insurance and benefits, competitive pay and a sign on bonus all in a positive and supportive work environment! Schedule: Full-time, Night Shift, 3, 12-hour shifts a week with rotating weekends/holidays Sign On Bonus: A two-year service commitment is required and applicable eligibility is reserved for external qualified candidates only} Job Summary: Provides care to patients under the direction of a registered nurse or physician, functioning within scope of license.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensing
- No experience required
- State of Work Location: Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin
- Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) And Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Nurse Licensure Issued by Compact State
Responsibilities
- Contributes to the assessment of patients and ensures the well-being of patients.
- Provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization.
- Administers medications and observes patients for adverse reactions to medications or treatments.
- Performs point of care testing and therapeutic services.
- Educates patients/families about treatment plan including self-care post discharge, holistic health needs, available resources and follow up care.
- As an SSM Health nurse, 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 nursing needs of our patients and our patient populations.
- Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.
- 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.
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- SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status , or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
