RN - Behavioral Health, Outpatient LAI Clinic, Days | DePaul Hospital
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: Make a Meaningful Impact in Mental Health Care DePaul Hospital’s Long-Acting Injectable (LAI) Clinic is seeking compassionate professionals with previous behavioral health experience to join our dedicated team. This specialized clinic provides long-acting injectable treatments to help patients manage psychiatric conditions effectively and consistently. Our mission is to improve adherence, enhance outcomes, and deliver patient-centered care in a supportive environment. Department : RN – Behavioral Health Outpatient LAI Clinic Shift: Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM Tuesday – Thursday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM Friday: 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM Location : DePaul Hospital, St. Louis Job Summary: 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
- No experience required
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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.
- 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
