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Graduate Nurse

SSM Health
SSM Health Salary
Mount Vernon, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 1/28/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/17/2025

Graduate Nurse at SSM Health summary :

As a Graduate Nurse at SSM Health, you will engage in a structured residency program designed to enhance your nursing skills and confidence. This role involves providing patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse, collaborating with healthcare professionals, and conducting patient assessments. You will gain valuable experience while completing required training and participating in ongoing education to support your professional growth.

It's more than a career, it's a calling

IL-SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital - Mt. Vernon

Worker Type : Regular

Job Highlights :

Being a nurse is more than a job, it’s a calling. That is why SSM Health wants to invest in your future. As a new graduate nurse hired with SSM Health, you will participate in the SSM Health Nurse Residency Program. This will allow you to connect and learn from other graduate nurses across the system as you work to enhance your confidence, knowledge, and practical skill. The residency program is designed to complement your education and support your continued professional growth. The nurse residency program classes consists of monthly four-hour virtual sessions held over a twelve-month period.

Eligibility :

  • Graduate of an accredited nursing program
  • Eligible to practice as determined by State Board of Nursing
  • One year experience or less working as an RN

Sign-on Bonus : $7,500 (paid on the first paycheck)

Department : BH, ED, ICU, Med Surg, Telemetry, TCU / Stepdown, OR

Schedule Options : FT

Schedule Time Options : 7a-7p, 7p-7a

Benefits : Competitive, affordable health insurance including but not limited to :

  • Getting paid every day!
  • Access up to $5,250 in tuition coverage per year
  • Paid maternity & paternity coverage
  • Adoption assistance
  • Various competitive health insurance options & wellness plans
  • Retirement benefits including employer matching plans
  • Long & short-term disability
  • Employee assistance programs (EAP)
  • Please note, benefits and eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply.
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    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
  • For Illinois : an official  passing score on NCLEX results
  • EXPERIENCE

  • No experience required
  • REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND / OR CERTIFICATIONS

    State of Work Location : Illinois

  • Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - 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

  • Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
  • FUTURE - Status of Fail on The National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses within 3 months of graduation date - Pearson VUE
  • State of Work Location : Oklahoma

  • Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
  • Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State within 6 months
  • FUTURE - Registered Nurse (RN) within 6 months - Oklahoma Board of Nursing (OBN)
  • FUTURE - Status of Fail on The National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses within 3 months of graduation date - Pearson VUE
  • FUTURE - Registered Nurse (RN) within 6 months - Oklahoma Board of Nursing (OBN)
  • State of Work Location : Wisconsin

  • Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
  • FUTURE - Status of Fail on The National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses within 3 months of graduation date - Pearson VUE
  • WI Nursing Temporary Permit - State of Wisconsin
  • Work Shift :

    Variable Shift (United States of America)

    Job Type : Employee

    Department :

    Scheduled Weekly Hours :

    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.

    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 :  o ur 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.
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    graduate nurse, nursing residency, patient care, healthcare professional, nursing program, medical care, nurse training, health education, patient assessments, registered nurse

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