Licensed Practical Nurse - Behavioral Health

Job Opportunity at SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - WentzvilleIt's more than a career, it's a calling.Worker Type: PRNJob Summary: Provides care to patients under the direction of a registered nurse or physician, functioning within scope of license.Job Responsibilities and Requirements:PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIESContributes to the assessment of patients and ensures the well-being of patients.Provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization.Administers medications and observes patients for adverse reactions to medications or treatments.Performs point of care testing and therapeutic services.Educates patients/families about treatment plan including self-care post discharge, holistic health needs, available resources and follow up care.Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.Performs other duties as assigned.EDUCATIONGraduate of an accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensingEXPERIENCENo experience requiredPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSConstant 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 CERTIFICATIONSState of Work Location: IllinoisBasic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)AndLicensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)State of Work Location: Missouri, Oklahoma, WisconsinBasic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)AndLicensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Nurse Licensure Issued by Compact StateWork Shift:PRN / Per Diem Shift (United States of America)Job Type:EmployeeDepartment:1201020002 BHS - Adol WZScheduled Weekly Hours:0Benefits: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.SSM Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SSM Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.