RN-Behavioral Health (F)
Company: SSM Health
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: April 5, 2026
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Job Description:
It's more than a career, it's a calling. MO-SSM Health Mission
Hill Worker Type: Regular Job Summary: Provides direct patient care
to behavioral health patients in accordance with the established
policies and procedures of the facility. Job Responsibilities and
Requirements: PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Completes admitting and
shift assessments on assigned patients including behaviors;
accurately and within time-frame set in policy and procedures.
Utilizes critical thinking skills and judgement to analyze patient
assessment data and notify physician of changes in condition.
Participates in the development, review and evaluation of
multidisciplinary treatment plans as per policies and procedures.
Documents all nursing care given and adheres to nursing standards
and ministry policies and procedures. Consistently and accurately
implements and records physicians orders. Assesses and monitors
patients and environment for safety within the unit. Serves as a
clinical resource and supervises care delivered by LPN's and techs.
Educates patients and families based on assessed needs and
documents education provided in the Electronic Health Record.
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.
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 accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for
licensing EXPERIENCE One year registered nurse experience (Ministry
Float) or two years' registered nurse experience (Regional Float)
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: Day
Shift (United States of America) Job Type: Employee Department:
8452000130 STL Regioal Float Pool Scheduled Weekly Hours: 24
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. Explore All
Benefits 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.
Keywords: SSM Health, St. Louis , RN-Behavioral Health (F), Healthcare , Saint Louis, Missouri
