RN-Behavioral Health (Days)

Company: SSM Health
Location: Saint Thomas
Posted on: January 9, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description More than just a job, it's a vocation. Location: MO-SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital - Jefferson City Employment Type: Regular Position Overview: This role involves providing direct care to patients with behavioral health needs, adhering to the established protocols and guidelines of our facility. Key Responsibilities: Conducts admission and shift assessments for assigned patients, focusing on their behaviors, ensuring accuracy and compliance with established timelines. Employs critical thinking and judgment to evaluate patient assessment data, promptly informing physicians of any changes in patient conditions. Engages in the creation, review, and assessment of multidisciplinary treatment plans in accordance with facility policies. Records all nursing interventions and complies with nursing standards and organizational policies. Accurately implements and documents physician orders consistently. Monitors patient safety and the overall environment within the unit. Acts as a clinical resource and oversees care provided by LPNs and technicians. Educates patients and their families based on identified needs, documenting the education in the Electronic Health Record. Utilizes evidence-based practices and scientific knowledge in nursing to ensure care is tailored to the specific age and clinical needs of patients as outlined in the department’s Scope of Service. As a nurse at our organization, I will uphold the professional nursing standards defined in our practice model, guided by the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses to address the evolving health and nursing needs of our patients. Maintains a state of alertness and operates safely at all times. Performs additional duties as assigned. Qualifications:Education: Must be a graduate from an accredited nursing program or possess equivalent educational qualifications for licensing. Experience: No prior experience is necessary. Physical Demands: Regularly communicates verbally to convey information. Constantly stands and walks. Frequently lifts, carries, and pushes/pulls objects weighing up to 25 lbs. Regularly sits, reaches, and engages in data entry. Frequently uses vision for near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) distances, as well as color differentiation. Regularly utilizes smell to identify odors. Frequently listens to receive oral communication and detect body sounds or alarms. Occasionally lifts and moves objects weighing between 25-50 lbs. Occasionally assists in lifting or moving patients. Occasionally bends, stoops, kneels, squats, twists, grips, and performs repetitive movements with legs and arms. Occasionally drives. Rarely crawls or runs. Licensure and Certifications: State of Work Location: Illinois Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) 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) Registered Nurse (RN) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration Or Registered Nurse (RN) issued by a Compact State State of Work Location: Oklahoma Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) Registered Nurse (RN) issued by a 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) Registered Nurse (RN) issued by a Compact State Or Registered Nurse (RN) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services Work Schedule: Day Shift (United States of America) Job Type: Employee Department: East BHM Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 Benefits: Our organization values its outstanding employees and offers a comprehensive benefits package tailored to meet their needs. Paid Parental Leave: Eligible team members receive one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE). Flexible Payment Options: Our voluntary benefit through DailyPay allows eligible hourly team members to access their earned, unpaid base pay instantly (fees may apply) before payday. Upfront Tuition Coverage: We provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members. Our organization is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on 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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