Registered Nurse (RN) New Graduate

SSM Health Rehabilitation Hospital • Bridgeton, MO

5d • Onsite

About The Position

SSM Health Rehabilitation Hospital, a joint venture with Select Medical, is hiring a new graduate Registered Nurse for its inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Bridgeton, Missouri. The hospital provides care for individuals facing medical, physical, emotional, and vocational challenges related to brain and spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputations, and multiple traumas.

The role includes a 10–13 week preceptorship and an extensive orientation program to support the transition into rehabilitation nursing. The position is full-time, with day or night schedules from 6:45 to 7:15, working three 12-hour shifts. Weekend coverage is every third weekend in rotation. Applicants may apply before receiving their RN license but must hold a license by their start date.

The hospital describes opportunities for career growth and advancement, and offers benefits intended to support employees’ financial, work/life, and emotional well-being. The organization has a team of more than 44,000 employees.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited registered nursing program.
• Valid state RN license required by the start date; applicants may apply before obtaining the license.
• BLS certification required at hire.
• Flexibility in scheduling to complete program requirements.
• Complete post-offer employment testing (POETs) before the first day of work.

Responsibilities

• In collaboration with the physician and preceptor, ensure implementation of the assessment plan, evaluation, and follow-up of the patient’s plan of care.
• Initiate ongoing systematic assessments of patients’ and families’ physical, emotional, social, educational, and functional needs.
• Interpret assessment data to develop nursing care plans covering problem identification, nursing diagnosis, nursing orders, approaches, interventions, short- and long-term goals, and discharge planning.
• Participate as a productive member of the interdisciplinary team in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating rehabilitation goals.
• Ensure medical record documents are complete, factual, accurate, and timely.

Benefits

• $15,000–$20,000 sign-on bonus with no commitment.
• 401(k) eligibility for part-time/per-diem employees who reach 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year.
• Employee assistance program, including for part-time employees.
• Extensive orientation program.
• Opportunity for advancement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level