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The LPN provides direct patient care to behavioral health patients, completing assessments and documenting nursing care. They also participate in treatment plan evaluations and ensure patient safety within the unit.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited nursing school and hold a valid nursing license. No prior experience is required for this position.
It's more than a career, it's a calling MO-SSM Health 3440 DePaul Drive Worker Type: Regular Job Highlights: DePaul Hospital - Behavioral Health Schedule: Full-time, Night Shift, 3, 12-hour Shifts, rotating weekends and holidays Sign-on Bonus: Eligible to external, new employees to SSM Health. $10,000 paid on your second paycheck with the company, requires a two-year service commitment.
Job Summary: Provides care to patients under the direction of a registered nurse or physician, functioning within scope of license.
Job Responsibilities and Requirements: PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Contributes to the assessment of patients and ensures the well-being of patients.
Provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization.
Administers medications and observes patients for adverse reactions to medications or treatments.
Performs point of care testing and therapeutic services.
Educates patients/families about treatment plan including self-care post discharge, holistic health needs, available resources and follow up care.
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 an 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.
Benefits
Health Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
Employee Assistance Programs
Retirement Benefits
Adoption Assistance
Paid Maternity Coverage
Paid Paternity Coverage
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 Licensed Practical
Nurse (LPN)
Nurse
Licensure
Issued by
Compact
State
Work
Shift:
Night
Shift (United
States of
America)
Job
Type:
Employee
Department: 1200010128
BHS -
Adult
S
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 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.
