It‘s more than a career, it‘s a calling
MO-SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital, 1201 Grand
Worker Type: Regular
Job Highlights:
- Sign‑on Bonus: Contact recruiter for eligibility; up to $30,000.
- Schedule: 7 am–7 pm, rotating weekends and holidays.
- Benefits: Competitive, affordable health insurance; wellness programs; retirement savings program; professional development opportunities; paid time off accrues day one; employee assistance program. Benefits effective 31 days from date of hire. Please note, benefits and eligibility may vary by position and exclusions may apply.
Job Summary
The Registered Nurse is a professional practitioner who assesses, manages, directs, and provides nursing care activities during the patient’s hospital stay and coordinates planning with other disciplines using a patient/customer‑driven approach.
Job Responsibilities and Requirements
- Perform comprehensive nursing assessment and reassessment (admission, transfer, post‑op), document findings accurately, and maintain patient education and discharge plans.
- Establish, coordinate, and evaluate a plan of care based on assessment data, diagnoses, labs, orders, protocols, and other relevant information, identifying short‑ and long‑term goals and incorporating evidence‑based practice.
- Provide and document nursing interventions, collaborate with the health‑team, communicate patient care accurately (including handoff reports), administer medications, manage IV fluids and nutrition, and complete referrals and consults as needed.
- Recognize and respond to changes in patient condition, involve family/guardian in care and decision‑making when appropriate, and maintain infection‑control practices.
- Document ongoing evaluation of care effectiveness, modify the plan of care, and report significant changes to appropriate professionals.
- Provide specialized care to high‑risk patients, including restraint care, pain management, and abuse assessment.
- Demonstrate accountability for professional practice, adhere to quality standards, participate in learning activities, maintain current knowledge of policies, and adapt to changing work demands.
- Relate professionally to coworkers, orient and precept new employees, collaborate in a team approach, supervise and teach students or new staff nurses, and communicate the plan of care clearly.
- Follow safety and infection‑control policies, practice standard precautions, maintain a safe environment, dress appropriately, and report risk‑management concerns.
- Ensure all annual mandatory requirements are completed: license and certifications, BLS, HI, TB screening, influenza vaccination, ethics training, safety training, information‑security course, abuse & neglect course, blood‑borne‑pathogens training, and any specific competency training.
- Provide service excellence to patients and families through courteous, respectful care, effective communication, and timely, high‑quality service.
Job Specifications
- Minimum Education: Licensed RN in the state of Missouri.
- Working Conditions: Exposure to blood‑borne diseases; unpleasant environments; emergency and crisis situations; irregular hours.
- Physical Requirements: Occasional prolonged standing/walking; lifting, positioning, pushing, or transferring patients; occasional reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching.
Licensing Requirements
- State of Work Location: Illinois – Basic Life Support (BLS HCP) and Registered Professional Nurse (RN – IDFPR).
- State of Work Location: Missouri – Basic Life Support (BLS HCP) and Registered Nurse (RN – Missouri Division of Professional Registration) or RN issued by Compact State.
- State of Work Location: Oklahoma – Basic Life Support (BLS HCP) and Registered Nurse (RN) issued by Compact State or OBN.
- State of Work Location: Wisconsin – Basic Life Support (BLS HCP) and Registered Nurse (RN) issued by Compact State or Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services.
Work Shift
Day Shift (United States of America)
Job Type
Employee
Department
Prog - 8N
Scheduled Weekly Hours
36
Benefits (additional)
- Paid Parental Leave: One week of paid parental leave for eligible team members (pro‑rated based on FTE).
- Flexible Payment Options: Voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay with instant access to earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply).
- Upfront Tuition Coverage: Tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.
Equal Employment Opportunity
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.
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