RN - Behavioral Health, Day | DePaul Hospital

SSM Health•Bridgeton, MO

47d

About The Position

Provides direct patient care to behavioral health patients in accordance with the established policies and procedures of the facility. 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. Fulfill your calling and be a part of the SSM Health team, Apply Today!

Requirements

Graduate of accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensing
Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
Registered Nurse (RN) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State
Registered Nurse (RN) - Oklahoma Board of Nursing (OBN)
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, ensuring that nursing care is delivered based on patient’s age-specific needs and clinical needs as described in the department's Scope of Service.
Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Getting paid every day!
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)
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.