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Job Ref:

3166931370

Employer:

Network Company Name:

SSM Health Industry:

Healthcare other

Job Type:

Full Time State:

Missouri City:

Lake Saint Louis Zip Code:

63367

Post Date:

09/02/2026 It's more than a career, it's a calling MO-SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital

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Lake Saint Louis Worker Type:

Regular Job Highlights:

Sign-on Bonus:

Please speak with your recruiter about sign on bonus eligibility!

Schedule Options:

Full Time available

Schedule Time Options:

Day Shifts 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.

Job Summary:

Assesses, plans, coordinates, implements and evaluates nursing care for surgical patients.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Accepts patient care assignments as directed. Communicates with clinical area team members appropriately. Correctly conducts all appropriate nursing aspects of patient assessment while using subjective and objective data. Communicates effectively with patients to assess their knowledge of surgical/invasive procedure(s) and expectations. Adheres to universal protocol. Involves patient/significant others in their plan of care, education, discharge planning, and prioritization of needs. Utilizes available teaching resources as appropriate, and identifies/refers patients/families as appropriate. Plans for patient care and/or intervenes by demonstrating basic nursing skills, observing and accurately documenting patient's response to nursing care, utilizing available teaching resources as appropriate, maintaining a safe environment. Evaluates care by conducting ongoing assessments to identify effectiveness of interventions, performing post-op calls following surgical procedures, and analyzing verbal responses from patient and family during hospitalization. Makes competent clinical decisions and displays the ability to know when to involve management or other team members. Assists in all areas of surgical services as needed. Provides information to the physician related to changes in the conditions of patients in a timely manner. Documents the care given to patients and their response to care in a timely manner. Correctly and efficiently administers medications, treatments, and nursing interventions as per hospital policy. Applies the existing body of evidence-based practice and scientific knowledge in health care to 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. 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)

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Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type:

Employee Department:

Complex Care Clinic Scheduled Weekly Hours:

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