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Graduate Nurse Emergency Department

SSM Health·Mount Vernon, Illinois

$31 - $50/hr·Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 26 days ago
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About the role

Provide age-appropriate nursing care to patients with diverse medical conditions under the direction of an RN preceptor. Perform patient assessments and develop comprehensive education plans for patients and their families.

It's more than a career, it's a calling

IL-SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital - Mount Vernon

Worker Type

Regular

Job Highlights

Emergency Department - SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital – Mt. Vernon, IL

Eligibility

  • Graduate of an accredited nursing program
  • Eligible to practice as determined by State Board of Nursing
  • Less than one year of experience working as an RN

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.

Join our team and make a difference every day while enjoying competitive pay, great benefits, and a supportive work environment.

We offer competitive, affordable health insurance and benefits designed to support you and your family.

Fulfill your calling with SSM Health — apply today!

Pay Range

$31.21 - $49.94

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

SSM Health values the skills and talents that each team member brings to our organization. Compensation for this role is based on a variety of components including relevant experience, labor market, and other qualifications. The posted pay range for this position is what SSM Health reasonably expects, in good faith, to offer based on the circumstances at the time of posting. SSM Health may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

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 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 his/her response to the current and evolving health and care needs of our patients and our 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 PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS State of Work Location

  • Illinois
  • Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
  • Or
  • FUTURE - Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) within 90 days - American Heart Association (AHA)
  • And
  • FUTURE - Registered Professional Nurse (RN) within 3 months of Official NCLEX Pass Date - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
  • And
  • Official NCLEX Pass Letter - Illinois Department of
  • Financial and
  • Professional
  • Regulation (IDFPR)
  • State of
  • Work
  • Location: Missouri and Oklahoma
  • Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
  • Or
  • FUTURE - Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) within 90 days - American Heart Association (AHA)
  • And
  • FUTURE - NCLEX results for Registered Nurses must be provided within three months of the graduation date - Pearson VUE
  • And
  • FUTURE -
  • NCLEX test date within 30 days -
  • Pearson
  • VUE
  • State of
  • Work
  • Location: Wisconsin
  • Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
  • Or
  • FUTURE - Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) within 90 days - American Heart Association (AHA)
  • And
  • FUTURE - NCLEX results for Registered Nurses must be provided within three months of the graduation date - Pearson VUE
  • And
  • FUTURE - NCLEX test date within 30 days - Pearson VUE
  • And WI Nursing Temporary Permit - State of Wisconsin

Work Shift: Night Shift (United States of America)

Job Type

Employee

Department: 2000000046 Emergency

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 [https://jobs.ssmhealth.com/us/en/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. [https://www.ssmhealth.com/privacy-notices-terms-of-use/non-discrimination?_ga=2.205881493.704955970.1667719643-240470506.1667719643]

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$31 - $50/hr
Location
Mount Vernon, Illinois
Posted
Jul 2, 2026
Application
Employer website
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SSM Health

SSM Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit, fully integrated health system dedicated to advancing innovative, sustainable, and compassionate care for patients and communities throughout the Midwest and beyond. The organization’s 40,000 team members and 13,900 providers are...

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IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size10,001+ employees
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