RN-Behavioral Health (WO)

SSM Health • Wentzville, MO

92d

About The Position

Provides direct patient care to behavioral health patients in accordance with the established policies and procedures of the facility.

Requirements

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensing.
• One year registered nurse experience.
• State of Work Location: Illinois Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) and Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR).
• State of Work Location: Missouri Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) and Registered Nurse (RN) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration.
• State of Work Location: Oklahoma Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) and Registered Nurse (RN) - Oklahoma Board of Nursing (OBN).
• State of Work Location: Wisconsin Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) and Registered Nurse (RN) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services.

Responsibilities

• Completes admitting and shift assessments on assigned patients including behaviors; accurately and within time-frame set in policy and procedures.
• Utilizes critical thinking skills and judgement to analyze patient assessment data and notify physician of changes in condition.
• Participates in the development, review and evaluation of multidisciplinary treatment plans as per policies and procedures.
• Documents all nursing care given and adheres to nursing standards and ministry policies and procedures.
• Consistently and accurately implements and records physicians orders.
• Assesses and monitors patients and environment for safety within the unit.
• Serves as a clinical resource and supervises care delivered by LPN's and techs.
• Educates patients and families based on assessed needs and documents education provided in the Electronic Health Record.
• Applies the existing body of evidence-based practice and scientific knowledge in health care to nursing practice.
• Demonstrates the professional nursing standards defined in the professional practice model.
• Uses the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses to guide responses to the current and evolving health and nursing needs of patients.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 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 earned, unpaid base pay before payday (fees may apply).
• Upfront Tuition Coverage: upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees