Licensed Practical Nurse - Behavioral Health

Overview Job Highlights: Sign-on Bonus – Please speak with your recruiter about sign on bonus eligibility. It’s more than a career, it’s a calling. Worker Type: Regular. Schedule Options: Full Time, Part Time, Weekend Option & PRN available. Schedule Time Options: 7a-7p, 7p-7a. Benefits: Competitive, affordable health insurance including but not limited to getting paid every day, paid maternity & paternity coverage, adoption assistance, various competitive health insurance options & wellness plans, retirement benefits including employer matching plans, long & short-term disability, employee assistance programs (EAP). Note: benefits and eligibility can vary by position; exclusions may apply. Fulfill your calling and be a part of the SSM Health team — Apply today! Job Summary Provides direct patient care to behavioral health patients in accordance with the established policies and procedures of the facility. Responsibilities Completes admitting and shift assessments on assigned patients including behaviors; accurately and within the time-frame set in policy and procedures. Utilizes critical thinking skills and judgment 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 physician orders. Assesses and monitors patients and environment for safety within the unit. Serves as a clinical resource and supervises care delivered by LPNs and techs. Educates patients and families based on assessed needs and documents education provided in the Electronic Health Record. Applies evidence-based practice and scientific knowledge in health care to nursing practice, ensuring age- and clinical-appropriate nursing care as described in the department's Scope of Service. Demonstrates professional nursing standards defined in the professional practice model; uses the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses to guide responses to health needs. Works in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications 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; frequent use of smell and hearing. 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 movements; occasional driving; rare crawling and running. Licenses & Certifications State of Work Location: Illinois Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) – American Heart Association (AHA) 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) Registered Nurse (RN) – Missouri Division of Professional Registration (or RN issued by Compact State) State of Work Location: Oklahoma Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) – American Heart Association (AHA) Registered Nurse (RN) issued by Compact State or RN – Oklahoma Board of Nursing State of Work Location: Wisconsin Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) – American Heart Association (AHA) Registered Nurse (RN) issued by Compact State or RN – Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services Job Details Work Shift: Night Shift (United States of America) Job Type: Employee Department: 1200010128 BHS - Adult S Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 Benefits Paid Parental Leave: eligible team members receive one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE) Flexible Payment Options: DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to earned pay (fees may apply) Upfront Tuition Coverage: upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members Explore All Benefits Equal Opportunity 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr SSM Health