The role involves providing direct patient care to behavioral health patients, which includes completing admitting and shift assessments and utilizing critical thinking to notify physicians of condition changes. Responsibilities also cover participating in treatment plan development, documenting care, implementing physician orders, and monitoring patient and unit safety.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited school of nursing or have equivalent education for licensing, with no prior experience explicitly required for this position. Applicants must maintain required professional licenses and certifications, including Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) certification.
It's more than a career, it's a calling MO-SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis Worker Type: Regular Job Highlights: Behavioral Health opportunities available in Adult (Days) and Child & Adolescent units. Full-time Day shift schedules available.
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Summary: Provides direct patient care to behavioral health patients in accordance with the established policies and procedures of the facility.
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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 No experience required
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Constant use of speech to share information through oral communication.
Benefits
Paid Parental Leave
Flexible Payment Options
Upfront Tuition Coverage
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:
Day
Shift (United
States of
America)
Job
Type:
Employee
Department: 1200000128
BHS -
Adult
Acute
Scheduled
Weekly
Hours: 36
Benefits
SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs. 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. Explore All Benefits 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. Click here to learn more.
