LPN-Behavioral Health

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

MO-SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - Wentzville

Worker Type : Regular

Job Highlights :

Join Our Team as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Day Shift!

Are you passionate about delivering exceptional patient care in a supportive environment? We’re looking for a dedicated LPN to work

full-time, day shift (7 : 00 AM – 7 : 30 PM)

with a

rotating schedule

and

every third weekend

commitment. This is your opportunity to make a real impact while enjoying work-life balance and a collaborative team culture.

Why You’ll Love This Role :

Consistent

12-hour day shifts

for better work-life balance

Rotating schedule

keeps things fresh and flexible

Every third weekend

rotation means more time for you

Be part of a team that values your skills and growth

Apply today and take the next step in your nursing career!

Sign on bonus available for eligible external candidates!

• sign on bonuses are for external qualified candidates. Internal candidates, please check with your recruiter to see what options are available

Job Summary :

Provides care to patients under the direction of a registered nurse or physician, functioning within scope of license.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements :

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Contributes to the assessment of patients and ensures the well-being of patients.

Provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization.

Administers medications and observes patients for adverse reactions to medications or treatments.

Performs point of care testing and therapeutic services.

Educates patients / families about treatment plan including self-care post discharge, holistic health needs, available resources and follow up care.

As an SSM Health nurse, 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 nursing needs of our patients and our patient populations.

Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

Graduate of an 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

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND / OR CERTIFICATIONS

State of Work Location : Illinois

Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)

And

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)

State of Work Location : Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin

Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)

And

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Nurse Licensure Issued by Compact State

Work Shift :

Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type : Employee

Department :

1200020002 BHS - Adult AcuteWZ 2E

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

36

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.

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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.

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