Graduate Nurse - Med/Surg

Job Highlights 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. The nurse residency program classes consist of monthly four-hour virtual sessions held over a twelve-month period. Eligibility & Qualifications Graduate of an accredited nursing program Eligible to practice as determined by State Board of Nursing One year experience or less working as an RN Benefits Competitive, affordable health insurance including but not limited to: Getting paid every day! Access up to $5,250 in tuition coverage per year 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) Paid Parental Leave: one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE). Flexible Payment Options: V offered through DailyPay provides instant access to earned, unpaid base pay. Upfront Tuition Coverage: provided through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members. Job Summary Pre-licensure graduate of an accredited nursing program who actively participates in SSM Health 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. Nurse Residents in the state of Oklahoma can perform responsibilities designated below (Oklahoma). Nurse Residents in Wisconsin, Illinois and Missouri can perform all responsibilities listed. Job Responsibilities and Requirements Primary Responsibilities Under the direction of the RN Preceptor Performs delegated tasks based on demonstrated competence in performing nursing care activities for the population served. Delegated specialized tasks may include anything for which training was received in the approved nursing program. In the state of Oklahoma, this does not include tasks/skills which must be performed by a licensed nurse. Performs patient assessments including biophysical, psychosocial, spiritual, cultural, and age appropriate needs of the patients, including the assessment of nutrition, pain management, and signs/symptoms of abuse or neglect in order to develop, evaluate and modify patient’s plan of care. Develops a realistic, comprehensive patient family education plan, using appropriate resources and methods of instruction and provides patient/family health education and coaching. Completes accurate and timely documentation (Oklahoma), including, but not limited to, the processing of physician orders, in accordance with policies and procedures. Monitors and evaluates delivery of nursing care given by team members based on patient needs and professional judgement. Collaborates with physicians and other health care professionals regarding all aspects of patient care. Participates in training to understand and perform patient care (Oklahoma) Completes competency requirements satisfactorily (Oklahoma) Completes training as required; seeks assistance and asks questions as needed to learn and understand role (Oklahoma) As part of the SSM Health nursing department, I will demonstrate the professional nursing standards defined in the professional practice model. Uses the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses to guide my response to the current and evolving health and care needs of our patients and patient populations (Oklahoma) Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner (Oklahoma) Performs other duties as assigned (Oklahoma) Education Graduate of accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensing For Illinois: an official passing score on NCLEX results Experience No experience required Required Licenses & Certifications Illinois: Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) Future - Registered Professional Nurse (RN) within 3 months of Official NCLEX Pass Date - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) Official NCLEX Pass Letter - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) Missouri: Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) Future - Status of Fail on The National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses within 3 months of graduation date - Pearson VUE Oklahoma: Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State within 6 months Future - Registered Nurse (RN) within 6 months - Oklahoma Board of Nursing (OBN) Future - Status of Fail on The National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses within 3 months of graduation date - Pearson VUE Wisconsin: Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) Future - Status of Fail on The National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses within 3 months of graduation date - Pearson VUE WI Nursing Temporary Permit - State of Wisconsin Work Shift Night Shift (United States of America) Job Type Employee Scheduled Weekly Hours 36 hours Equal Opportunity Statement SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. 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