Registered Nurse - Adult Behavioral Health

RN Behavioral Health - Adults Schedule: Full time, Day shift – 7am-7pm, varying days (self-scheduling). Every 3rd weekend and holiday requirement. No on call requirement. Job Summary Provides direct patient care to behavioral health patients in accordance with the established policies and procedures of the facility. Primary 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 physicians 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 nursing care is delivered based on patient’s age‑specific needs and clinical needs as described in the department's Scope of Service. Demonstrates professional nursing standards defined in the professional practice model and uses the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses to guide responses to current and evolving health and nursing needs. 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. Professional License and Certifications 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. Work Shift Day Shift. Benefits Paid Parental Leave: one week for newborns or newly adopted children (pro‑rated based on FTE). Voluntary benefit through DailyPay offering instant access to earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday. Upfront Tuition Coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members. Sign on bonus available for eligible external candidates. (Internal candidates, please check with recruiter.) EEO Statement 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