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Behavioral Health RN Opportunities at SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - Wentzville

SSM Health

#Registered Nurse #Behavioral Health #RN #Patient Assessment #BLS #Patient Care #Healthcare #Treatment Plans #Electronic Health Record

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Provides direct patient care to behavioral health patients by completing assessments, monitoring conditions, and implementing physician orders. Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to develop treatment plans and educates patients and families on care needs.

Requirements summary

Requires graduation from an accredited school of nursing and a valid Missouri or Compact State RN license. Must hold a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and be capable of performing physical tasks such as lifting and standing for extended periods.

professional certificateTreatment planningCritical thinkingPatient educationEvidence-based practiceMedication administrationBLS certificationPatient assessmentInterdisciplinary collaborationNursing careSafety monitoringBehavioral healthClinical documentationElectronic health recordsNursing standards

Job description

It's more than a career, it's a calling MO-SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - Wentzville Worker Type: Regular Job Highlights: RN opportunities at MO-SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - Wentzville Schedule Options: Full Time and Part Time Schedule Time Options: Days, Nights, Weekend Option, and Variable 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) Sign on bonus available for eligible external candidates! **sign on bonuses are for external qualified candidates. Internal candidates, please check with your recruiter to see what options are available*
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 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. REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS State of Work Location: Missouri Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) And Registered Nurse (RN)

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