Graduate Nurse Stepdown

SSM Health•St. Louis, MO

About The Position

It's more than a career, it's a calling MO-SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital Worker Type: Regular Job Highlights: 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. The nurse residency program classes consists of monthly four-hour virtual sessions held over a twelve-month period. Job Summary: Pre-licensure graduate of an accredited nursing program who actively participates in SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital 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.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nursing program
Eligible to practice as determined by State Board of Nursing
One year experience or less working as an RN
RN licensure in the State of Missouri, or new graduate of accredited school of nursing and must obtain licensure within 6 months of graduation.
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)
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 - Status of Fail on The National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses within 3 months of graduation date - Pearson VUE
And
FUTURE - NCLEX test date within 30 days - Pearson VUE
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 - Status of Fail on The National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses within 3 months of graduation date - Pearson VUE
And
FUTURE - NCLEX test date within 30 days - Pearson VUE
And WI Nursing Temporary Permit - State of Wisconsin

Responsibilities

Performs comprehensive nursing assessment/reassessment.
Establishes, coordinates and evaluates a plan of care based on analysis of assessment data, patient diagnosis, lab data, tests, procedures, physician orders, protocols and standards of care and other information as relevant.
Provides and documents nursing interventions based on assessed patient needs, plan of care, and changes in patient status.
Documents and or communicates nursing care and or changes in patient condition.
Specialized Care: Provides specialized care to patients at high risk for injury.
Demonstrates accountability for own professional practice.
Ability to relate to coworkers in a professional and appropriate manner.
Safety/Infection Control: Performs job in accordance with safety and infection control policies.
Service: Provides service excellence to the customers of Saint Louis University Hospital by delivering timely, high quality care in a courteous and respectful manner.
Incorporates Performance Improvement and Evidenced Based Practice into individual professional practice.
Age Appropriate Care: Provides age-appropriate care to: _____Adult _____Geriatric
Cost Effective Services
Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

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)
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.