Staff Nurse

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

Job Highlights:

• Department: Supports Urology, GI, Breast Surgery, General Surgery, and Vascular Surgery

• Schedule: Monday - Friday day shift | No weekends or holidays

• Sign on Bonus:  Up to $5,000 for qualified external candidates

• Location: 300 Medical Plaza, Lake Saint Louis, MO 63367

Join a dynamic, fast-paced, and fun clinical environment where growth and collaboration are at the forefront! This Charge/Lead RN position partners closely with the Clinic Manager to support multiple units, providing hands-on leadership and operational guidance.

In this role, you will:

• Collaborate with both management and staff to drive clinical excellence.

• Lead initiatives such as tracer audits, competency development, and process improvement.

• Support staffing needs across units, stepping in as needed to ensure seamless patient care.

All units are conveniently located on the same floor, with the exception of the Breast Surgery unit, which is just across the parking lot.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a licensed RN is required.

• Prior leadership experience in a clinic or ambulatory setting is preferred.

This position is eligible for a full suite of benefits including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life

• Income based medical insurance premium discounts

• HSA/FSA options

• Short and Long-Term Disability

• Generous PTO & PTO Donation Program

• Daily Pay for qualifying positions

• 403b/401k retirement plans

• Tuition Reimbursement and Discounts with participating schools

• Commitment to employee wellness through our EAP

If you're a proactive and adaptable RN looking to grow your leadership skills in a supportive and evolving environment, we encourage you to apply!

Job Summary:

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leads or coordinates daily operations of assigned activities, resources, and/or associates.
• Monitors and reviews progress of work and compliance with policies and/or procedures.
• Serves as a technical or functional resource and performs similar duties with staff.
• Oversees and evaluates orientation and training of assigned associates. May provide input in the review and evaluation of staff performance.
• Works with the providers in the clinic and performs administrative duties. Performs vitals. Designs, interprets and implements clinical policies and procedures.
• Applies the existing body of evidence-based practice and scientific knowledge in health care to 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

• One years registered nurse experience

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) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services  

Work Shift:

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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