RN-Behavioral Health

SSM Health•Saint Charles, MO

About The Position

It's more than a career, it's a calling MO-SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - St. Charles Worker Type: Regular Job Highlights: Make a Difference Every Day – RN Behavioral Health (Full-Time, Day Shift) Ready to provide compassionate care and support mental health recovery? Join our Behavioral Health team as a Registered Nurse (RN) and help patients thrive in a collaborative, patient-focused environment. Position Highlights: Day shift: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM Full-time schedule for stability and growth Rotating weekends and holiday requirements No on-call responsibilities Work with a team dedicated to making a positive impact every day Your skills matter—apply today and be part of something meaningful! Sign on bonus available for eligible external candidates! sign on bonuses are for external qualified candidates. Internal candidates, please check with your recruiter to see what options are available 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
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 Or Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State
State of Work Location: Oklahoma Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) And Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State Or 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) Issued by Compact State Or 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.
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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