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Registered Nurse - Behavioral Health
full-timeSt. Louis

Summary

Location

St. Louis

Type

full-time

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About this role

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MO-SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Highlights:

Join Our Team at St. Mary's Hospital! Make a difference every day while enjoying competitive pay, great benefits, and a supportive work environment.

Sign-On Bonus: Eligible external candidates may qualify for a sign-on bonus—ask your recruiter for details!

Why You’ll Love Working Here

We offer competitive, affordable health insurance and benefits designed to support you and your family:

  • Get paid every day!
  • Paid maternity & paternity coverage
  • Adoption assistance
  • Multiple health insurance options & wellness plans
  • Retirement benefits with employer matching
  • Long & short-term disability coverage
  • Employee Assistance Programs (EAP

Job Summary:

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

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY 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.


EDUCATION

  • Graduate of accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensing


EXPERIENCE

  • No experience required


PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Constant use of speech to share information through oral communication.
  • Constant standing and walking.
  • Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
  • Frequent sitting, reaching and keyboard use/data entry.
  • Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
  • Frequent use of smell to detect/recognize odors.
  • Frequent use of hearing to receive oral communication, distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
  • Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
  • Occasional lifting/moving of patients.
  • Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting, gripping and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
  • Occasional driving.
  • Rare crawling and running.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS 
 
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 

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type:

Employee

Department:

1202000100 BHS - Geriatric

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
36

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. Click here to learn more.

Other facts

Tech stack
Direct Patient Care,Behavioral Health,Admitting Assessments,Shift Assessments,Critical Thinking,Physician Notification,Treatment Plan Development,Documentation,Implementing Physician Orders,Patient Safety Monitoring,Clinical Resource,Supervision,Patient Education,Family Education,Evidence-Based Practice,Age-Specific Care

About SSM Health

SSM Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit, fully integrated health system dedicated to advancing innovative, sustainable, and compassionate care for patients and communities throughout the Midwest and beyond. The organization’s 40,000 team members and 13,900 providers are committed to fulfilling SSM Health’s Mission: “Through our exceptional health care services, we reveal the healing presence of God.”

With care delivery sites in Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma and Wisconsin, SSM Health includes hospitals, physician offices, outpatient and virtual care services, comprehensive home care and hospice services, a fully transparent pharmacy benefit company, a health insurance company and an accountable care organization. It is one of the largest employers in every community it serves. For more information, visit ssmhealth.com

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Team size: 10,001+ employees
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Industry: Hospitals and Health Care
Founding Year: 1872

What you'll do

  • The Registered Nurse provides direct patient care to behavioral health patients following facility policies, which includes completing admitting and shift assessments and utilizing critical thinking to notify physicians of condition changes. Responsibilities also involve participating in multidisciplinary treatment plan development, documenting care, and accurately implementing physician orders.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Registered Nurse - Behavioral Health do at SSM Health?

As a Registered Nurse - Behavioral Health at SSM Health, you will: the Registered Nurse provides direct patient care to behavioral health patients following facility policies, which includes completing admitting and shift assessments and utilizing critical thinking to notify physicians of condition changes. Responsibilities also involve participating in multidisciplinary treatment plan development, documenting care, and accurately implementing physician orders..

Why join SSM Health as a Registered Nurse - Behavioral Health?

SSM Health is a leading Hospitals and Health Care company.

Is the Registered Nurse - Behavioral Health position at SSM Health remote?

The Registered Nurse - Behavioral Health position at SSM Health is based in St. Louis, Missouri, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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