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MO-SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Highlights:

You may be eligible for a $10K Sign On Bonus!**

Department: SSM St. Mary’s St. Louis Geriatric Psychiatric

Patient Population or Ratio: Geriatric Psychiatric Patients

Schedule:  Weekend Option

Desired Qualifications: At least 1 year of inpatient nursing experience required.

An active, unrestricted Registered Nurse License is required.

Previous experience in Behavioral Health nursing is preferred.

Location address: 6420 Clayton Rd, Richmond Heights, MO 63117

**Sign-on bonuses are for externally qualified candidates.  Internal candidates, please check with your recruiter to see what options are available for you

Job Summary:

Provides direct patient care to behavioral health patients in accordance with the established policies and procedures of the facility.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Completes admitting and shift assessments on assigned patients including behaviors; accurately and within time-frame set in policy and procedures.Utilizes critical thinking skills and judgement 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 LPN's and techs.Educates patients and families based on assessed needs and documents education provided in the Electronic Health Record.Applies the existing body of evidence-based practice and scientific knowledge in health care to nursing practice, ensuring that nursing care is delivered based on patient’s age-specific needs and clinical needs as described in the department's Scope of Service.As an SSM Health nurse, I will demonstrate the professional nursing standards defined in the professional practice model. Uses the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses to guide his/her response to the current and evolving health and nursing needs of our patients and our patient populations.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

One year registered nurse experience

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.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS 
 
State of Work Location: Illinois 

    Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)     And     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)     And         Registered Nurse (RN) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration         Or         Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State 

 
State of Work Location: Oklahoma 

    Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)     And         Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State         Or         Registered Nurse (RN) - Oklahoma Board of Nursing (OBN) 

 
State of Work Location: Wisconsin 

    Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)     And         Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State         Or         Registered Nurse (RN) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services 

Work Shift:

Weekend Shift (United States of America)

Job Type:

Employee

Department:

1202000100 BHS - Geriatric

Scheduled Weekly Hours:36

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