RN-Charge Nurse, Behavioral Health

SSM Health • Wentzville, MO

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About The Position

It's more than a career, it's a calling MO-SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - Wentzville Worker Type: Regular Job Highlights: SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital – Wentzville | Full-Time | Day Shift | MO Step into a leadership role that makes a difference every day. As a Charge Nurse in our Behavioral Health unit, you’ll guide a dedicated care team, support patient-centered treatment, and help create a safe, therapeutic environment where healing can begin. What Makes This Opportunity Stand Out Lead with purpose in a supportive, mission-driven Behavioral Health setting Day shift, full-time role promoting work–life balance Collaborative team environment with a strong focus on patient dignity and holistic care Grow your skills in a specialized behavioral health setting Make an impact by shaping care plans and guiding clinical staff What We’re Looking For Active RN license At least 1 year of registered nurse experience Behavioral health experience preferred Strong communication, critical thinking, and team leadership capabilities 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 leadership and coordination of unit staffing while ensuring implementation of clinical objectives and quality patient care.

Requirements

• Active RN license
• At least 1 year of registered nurse experience
• Strong communication, critical thinking, and team leadership capabilities
• 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
• Graduate of accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensing

Nice To Haves

• Behavioral health experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Assigns, directs, educates and monitors nursing and support staff during assigned shift.
• Contributes to or performs performance evaluations of staff.
• Assesses daily patient care needs and develops and distributes patient care assignments, ensuring that population appropriate patient care is given.
• Collaborates with advanced practice providers to ensure quality outcomes.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of patient care and identifies any issues that affect desired patient outcomes.
• Responds to complaints about patient care and manages through established channels.
• May provide input for hiring, training, directing, developing and evaluating staff.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees