Graduate Nurse Emergency Department

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.

About the Role

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. Nurse Residents in Wisconsin, Illinois, and Missouri can perform all responsibilities listed.

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).
  • Demonstrates the professional nursing standards defined in the professional practice model as part of the SSM Health nursing department.
  • Uses the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses to guide response to the current and evolving health and care needs of patients and patient populations (Oklahoma).
  • Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner (Oklahoma).
  • Performs other duties as assigned (Oklahoma).

Requirements

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.

Licenses and 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).
  • FUTURE - Registered Professional Nurse (RN) within 3 months of Official NCLEX Pass Date - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR).
  • 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).
  • FUTURE - NCLEX results for Registered Nurses must be provided within three months of the graduation date - Pearson VUE.
  • 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).
  • FUTURE - NCLEX results for Registered Nurses must be provided within three months of the graduation date - Pearson VUE.
  • FUTURE - NCLEX test date within 30 days - Pearson VUE.
  • WI Nursing Temporary Permit - State of Wisconsin.

Pay

Hourly pay range: $31.21 - $49.94.

Schedule

• Variable shift.
• Scheduled weekly hours: 36.

Benefits

• Paid Parental Leave: Eligible team members receive one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Flexible Payment Options: Voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay provides eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay before payday (fees may apply).
• Upfront Tuition Coverage: Upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.