Graduate Nurse Vascular, Ear, Nose, and Throat

Job Opportunity at SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital

It's more than a career, it's a calling

Worker Type: Regular

Location: Vascular ENT - SSM Health St. Louis University Hospital St. Louis, MO

Schedule: Full time, 7a-7p varying nights with every third weekend, holiday requirement, no on call requirement

Eligibility:

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

Eligible to practice as determined by State Board of Nursing

Less than one year of experience working as an RN

Being a nurse is more than a job, it's a calling. That is why SSM Health wants to invest in your future. As a new graduate nurse hired with SSM Health, you will participate in the SSM Health Nurse Residency Program. This will allow you to connect and learn from other graduate nurses across the system as you work to enhance your confidence, knowledge, and practical skill. The residency program is designed to complement your education and support your continued professional growth.

Join our team and make a difference every day while enjoying competitive pay, great benefits, and a supportive work environment.

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

Fulfill your calling with SSM Health apply today!

Job Summary:

Pre-licensure graduate of an accredited nursing program who actively participates in SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital New Graduate Nurse Residency Program. Under the direction of RN, provides care to patients within scope of role and professional standards. Responsible for the delivery of age appropriate care for assigned patients with a wide variety of medical conditions.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES AND PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Essential Functions: The following are essential job accountabilities and performance criteria:

Under the direction of the RN Preceptor:

1) Performs comprehensive nursing assessment/reassessment.

2) Establishes, coordinates and evaluates a plan of care based on analysis of assessment data, patient diagnosis, lab data, tests, procedures, physician orders, protocols and standards of care and other information as relevant.

3) Provides and documents nursing interventions based on assessed patient needs, plan of care, and changes in patient status.

4) Documents and or communicates nursing care and or changes in patient condition.

5) Specialized Care: Provides specialized care to patients at high risk for injury.

6) Demonstrates accountability for own professional practice.

7) Ability to relate to coworkers in a professional and appropriate manner.

8) Safety/Infection Control: Performs job in accordance with safety and infection control policies.

9) Service: Provides service excellence to the customers of Saint Louis University Hospital by delivering timely, high quality care in a courteous and respectful manner.

10) Incorporates Performance Improvement and Evidenced Based Practice into individual professional practice.

11) Age Appropriate Care: Provides age-appropriate care to: _____Adult _____Geriatric

12) Cost Effective Services

DISCLAIMER: Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Job Specifications:

MINIMUM EDUCATION: RN licensure in the State of Missouri, or new graduate of accredited school of nursing and must obtain licensure within 6 months of graduation.

WORKING CONDITIONS: May be exposed to the risk of blood borne diseases. Exposure to unpleasant elements (accidents, injuries, and illness). Subject to varying and unpredictable situations. Handles emergency and crisis situations. Subject to irregular hours.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Occasional prolonged standing/walking. Occasionally lifts, positions, pushes and/or transfers patients. Occasional reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS State of Work Location: Illinois Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) Or FUTURE - Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) within 90 days - American Heart Association (AHA) And FUTURE - Registered Professional Nurse (RN) within 3 months of Official NCLEX Pass Date - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) And Official NCLEX Pass Letter - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) State of Work Location: Missouri and Oklahoma Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) Or FUTURE - Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) within 90 days - American Heart Association (AHA) And FUTURE - Status of Fail on The National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses within 3 months of graduation date - Pearson VUE And FUTURE - NCLEX test date within 30 days - Pearson VUE State of Work Location: Wisconsin Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) Or FUTURE - Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) within 90 days - American Heart Association (AHA) And FUTURE - Status of Fail on The National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses within 3 months of graduation date - Pearson VUE And FUTURE - NCLEX test date within 30 days - Pearson VUE And WI Nursing Temporary Permit - State of Wisconsin

Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type: Employee

Department: 1030000037 Med Surg - 6N 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.