Graduate Nurse, Registered Nurse (RN)

About the Role

Pre-licensure graduate of an accredited nursing program actively participating in the SSM Health New Graduate Nurse Residency Program. Under the direction of an RN, provides care to patients within scope of role and professional standards. Responsible for delivering age-appropriate care for assigned patients with a wide variety of medical conditions.

Key Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the RN Preceptor:
• Performs delegated tasks based on demonstrated competence in performing nursing care activities for the population served.
• Performs patient assessments including biophysical, psychosocial, spiritual, cultural, and age-appropriate needs, including the assessment of nutrition, pain management, and signs/symptoms of abuse or neglect in order to develop, evaluate, and modify the 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 in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Monitors and evaluates the delivery of nursing care given by team members based on patient needs and professional judgment.
• Collaborates with physicians and other health care professionals regarding all aspects of patient care.
• Participates in training to understand and perform patient care.
• Completes competency requirements satisfactorily.
• Completes training as required; seeks assistance and asks questions as needed to learn and understand role.
• Demonstrates professional nursing standards defined in the professional practice model.
• Uses the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses to guide responses to current and evolving health and care needs of patients and patient populations.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensing.
• No experience required (for Illinois).
• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Registered Professional Nurse (RN) license (Illinois - within 3 months of official NCLEX Pass Date; Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin - required for employment).
• Official NCLEX Pass Letter (Illinois).
• Status of Fail on The National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin - within 3 months of graduation date).
• WI Nursing Temporary Permit (Wisconsin).

Qualifications

• Oklahoma: Nurse Residents can perform responsibilities designated as specific to Oklahoma.
• Wisconsin, Illinois, and Missouri: Nurse Residents can perform all responsibilities listed.