**It's more than a career, it's a calling** MO-SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Jefferson City **Worker Type:** Regular **Job Highlights:** **SSM Health St. Mary's Hosptial currently is hiring for Nurse Graduates!** We are looking for passionate and dedicated new graduate RNs to join our SSM Health nursing team! As a resident, you will have the opportunity to kickstart your nursing career and make a difference in the lives of patients. This is a great opportunity for recent graduates who are eager to apply their nursing skills and knowledge in a healthcare setting. You will work under the guidance of experienced nurses and healthcare professionals to provide high-quality care to patients. **$7,500 Sign-on Bonus Available!** **Shift:** Variable **Units Include:** + Med/Surg + ICU + PCU + ER + Ortho + Behavorial Health Wanna know more? click here: Graduate Nurse Residency Program | SSM Health (https://jobs.ssmhealth.com/us/en/gn) **Job Summary:** 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 (Oklahoma). Nurse Residents in Wisconsin, Illinois and Missouri can perform all responsibilities listed. **Job Responsibilities and Requirements:** PRIMARY 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) + As part of the SSM Health nursing department, 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 care needs of our patients and our patient populations. (Oklahoma) + Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner. (Oklahoma) + Performs other duties as assigned. (Oklahoma) EDUCATION + Graduate of accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensing EXPERIENCE + No experience required REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS State of Work Location: Missouri + Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) + FUTURE Registered Nurses within 3 months of graduation date **Work Shift:** Variable Shift (United States of America) **Job Type:** Employee **Department:** **Scheduled Weekly Hours:** 40 _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. (https://www.ssmhealth.com/privacy-notices-terms-of-use/non-discrimination?\_ga=2.205881493.704955970.1667719643-240470506.1667719643)