Registered Nurse - Rn - Ortho Spine Med Surg

It's more than a career, it's a calling
MO-SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Jefferson City Worker Type:
Regular Job Highlights: Are you a passionate nurse eager to thrive in a dynamic and diverse healthcare environment? Join us at SSM Health in Jefferson City, where our 5 East Unit offers an enriching experience with a wide range of patient cases, including ortho/spine and oncology care. This 24-bed unit is designed to provide exceptional care, allowing you to work with a manageable patient ratio of 5:1. This ensures quality time and attention for each patient. You'll benefit from the guidance of a free charge nurse who assists with admissions and discharges, enabling you to focus on what you do best—caring for patients.
At SSM Health, we are committed to the professional growth and education of our nurses. Through our collaboration with St. Louis Hospitals, we provide unparalleled training opportunities to ensure our team operates at the highest quality standards in the region. You'll have access to state-of-the-art training programs and hands-on workshops that are integral to your career advancement. Working alongside some of the Midwest's leading nurses and physicians will enhance your skills and expertise, while contributing to the development of younger nurses fosters a supportive and collaborative healthcare community.
This is more than just a job—it's a chance to be part of a community that values faith, family, and personal growth. We believe in the power of storytelling and shared experiences to create an environment where everyone thrives together. Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of your patients and the community? We invite you to apply for the Registered Nurse position in our 5 East Unit and start your journey with SSM Health today. Apply now and become a part of a team that values your expertise and dedication. Together, let's make a difference.
Sign-on Bonus: Up to $15,000 for eligible positions. (paid on the first paycheck)
Department: Medical Surgical
Schedule Options: Full Time Days & Nights Available (every third weekend requirement); Part Time, Weekend Option & PRN available
Schedule Time Options: 7a-7p, 7p-7a, Variable
Salary: Starting rate $30.96
Benefits: Competitive, affordable health insurance including but not limited to:
Getting paid every day!Access up to $5,250 in tuition coverage per yearPaid maternity & paternity coverageAdoption assistanceVarious competitive health insurance options & wellness plansRetirement benefits including employer matching plansLong & short-term disabilityEmployee assistance programs (EAP)*Please note, benefits and eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply.
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Job Summary:
Provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization. Job Responsibilities and Requirements: PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Uses standards of medical-surgical nursing practice to increase the quality of care and quality of life for the patient, family, and significant other(s) by systematically evaluating the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice.Establishes effective relationships and serves as an advocate with the patient, family, and significant other(s) to facilitate the development of the care plan unique to the patient's care needs.Uses the nursing process to develop and implement the plan of care, collect assessment data for each patient, determine appropriate nursing diagnoses, identify expected patient outcomes, determine the plan of care, implement interventions, and evaluate patient outcomes.Develops assessment and management strategies based on a consideration of the physical, functional, cultural, social, economic, developmental, spiritual, vocational, and leisure dimensions of human responses to actual and potential health problems.Demonstrates knowledge of the impact of actual or potential illness and each patient's physical, functional, cultural, social, economic, developmental, spiritual, vocational, and leisure status.Utilizes leadership skills by coordinating and collaborating with the patient, family, significant other(s), communities, and members of the inter-professional team in assessing needs, setting goals, planning interventions, providing care, and evaluating outcomes.Utilizes effective communication to participate with the patient, family, significant other(s), and other health care providers in collaborative decision making that reflects the understanding that care should be culturally sensitive, ethical, legal, holistic, informed, compassionate, and humane, and within the boundaries of available economic resources.Educates the patient, family, and significant other(s) about measures that promote, maintain, and restore health or promote comfort.Fosters a healthy work environment within the practice setting and profession by serving as a mentor and role model for nursing colleagues, students, and others.Applies the existing body of evidence-based practice and scientific knowledge in health care to medical-surgical nursing practice, ensuring that nursing care is delivered based on patient's age-specific needs and clinical needs as described in the department's Scope of Service.Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.May perform point of care testing according to policies and procedures.Performs other duties as assigned.EDUCATION
Graduate of 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.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: Illinois 
    Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)     And     Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)  State of Work Location: Missouri 
    Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)     And         Registered Nurse (RN) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration         Or         Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State  
State of Work Location: Oklahoma 
    Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)     And         Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State         Or         Registered Nurse (RN) - Oklahoma Board of Nursing (OBN)  
State of Work Location: Wisconsin 
    Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)     And         Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State         Or         Registered Nurse (RN) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services  Work Shift:
Variable Shift (United States of America) Job Type:
Employee Department:
West Med / Surg Scheduled Weekly Hours:36 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.
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.