Graduate Nurse

salary $30.77 per hour |

suitcaseFULL_TIME |

clock July 3rd, 2025

  • building SSM Health
  • location Elsberry, MO
  • salary $30.77 per hour
  • suitcase FULL_TIME
  • clock July 3rd, 2025

Its more than a career, its a calling

MO-SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - St. Charles

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Highlights:

Being a nurse is more than a job, its a calling. That is why SSM Health wants to invest in your future. As a new graduate nurse hired with SSM Health, you will participate in the SSM Health Nurse Residency Program. This will allow you to connect and learn from other graduate nurses across the system as you work to enhance your confidence, knowledge, and practical skill. The residency program is designed to complement your education and support your continued professional growth. The nurse residency program classes consists of monthly four-hour virtual sessions held over a twelve-month period.

Eligibility:

. Graduate of an accredited nursing program

. Eligible to practice as determined by State Board of Nursing

. One year experience or less working as an RN

Sign-on Bonus: $7,500 (paid on the first paycheck)

Schedule Options: FT

Schedule Time Options: 7a-7p, 7p-7a

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.

#CoreHire

Job Summary:

Pre-licensure graduate of an accredited nursing program who actively participates in SSM Health New Graduate Nurse Residency Program. Under the direction of RN, provides care to patients within scope of role and professional standards. Responsible for the delivery of age appropriate care for assigned patients with a wide variety of medical conditions. Nurse Residents in the state of Oklahoma can perform responsibilities designated below (Oklahoma). Nurse Residents in Wisconsin, Illinois and Missouri can perform all responsibilities listed.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Under the direction of the RN Preceptor:
  • Performs delegated tasks based on demonstrated competence in performing nursing care activities for population served. Delegated specialized tasks may include anything for which training was received in the approved nursing program. In the state of Oklahoma, this does not include tasks/skills which must be performed by a licensed nurse.
  • Performs patient assessments including biophysical, psychosocial, spiritual, cultural, and age appropriate needs of the patients, including the assessment of nutrition, pain management, and signs/symptoms of abuse or neglect in order to develop, evaluate and modify patients plan of care.
  • Develops a realistic, comprehensive patient family education plan, using appropriate resources and methods of instruction and provides patient/family health education and coaching.
  • Completes accurate and timely documentation (Oklahoma), including, but not limited to, the processing of physician orders, in accordance with policies and procedures. Monitors and evaluates delivery of nursing care given by team members based on patient needs and professional judgement.
  • Collaborates with physicians and other health care professionals regarding all aspects of patient care.
  • Participates in training to understand and perform patient care. (Oklahoma)
  • Completes competency requirements satisfactorily. (Oklahoma)
  • Completes training as required; seeks assistance and asks questions as needed to learn and understand role. (Oklahoma)
  • As part of the SSM Health nursing department, 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 care needs of our patients and our patient populations. (Oklahoma)
  • Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner. (Oklahoma)
  • Performs other duties as assigned. (Oklahoma)


EDUCATION

  • Graduate of accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensing
  • For Illinois: an official passing score on NCLEX results


EXPERIENCE

  • No experience required

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

State of Work Location: Illinois

  • Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
  • And
  • FUTURE - Registered Professional Nurse (RN) within 6 months - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
  • Or
  • FUTURE - Status of Fail on The National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses within 3 months of graduation date - Pearson VUE


State of Work Location: Missouri

  • Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
  • And
  • Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State within 6 months
  • Or
  • FUTURE - Registered Nurse (RN) within 6 months - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
  • Or
  • FUTURE - Status of Fail on The National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses within 3 months of graduation date - Pearson VUE


State of Work Location: Oklahoma

  • Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
  • And
  • Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State within 6 months
  • Or
  • FUTURE - Registered Nurse (RN) within 6 months - Oklahoma Board of Nursing (OBN)
  • Or
  • FUTURE - Status of Fail on The National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses within 3 months of graduation date - Pearson VUE



State of Work Location: Wisconsin

  • Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
  • And
  • Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State within 6 months
  • Or
  • FUTURE - Registered Nurse (RN) within 6 months - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
  • Or
  • FUTURE - Status of Fail on The National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses within 3 months of graduation date - Pearson VUE
  • And
  • WI Nursing Temporary Permit - State of Wisconsin

Work Shift:

Variable Shift (United States of America)

Job Type:

Employee

Department:

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.

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.

Subscribe for Latest Jobs

Get job updates directly to your inbox.

Share This job

Spread the word through your favorite platforms.

Similar Jobs

SSM Health | Holts Summit, MO
July 3rd, 2025

It's more than a career, it's a callingMO-SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Jefferson CityWorker Type:RegularJob Highlights:Being a nurse is more than a job, it's a calling. That is why SSM Health wants to invest in your future. As a new graduate nurse hired with SSM Health, you will participate in the SSM Health Nurse Residency Program. This will allow you to con...

HCA Healthcare | Grain Valley, MO
June 15th, 2025

Description IntroductionDo you want to join an organization that invests in you? At HCA Healthcare, you come first! HCA Healthcare is committed to the growth and development of our future nurses! We are currently interviewing recent New Grad RN's and also upcoming January 2025 - May 2025 graduates!Only One application is needed to be considered for all New Grad...

Gifted Healthcare | Elsberry, MO
June 19th, 2025

The Gifted Healthcare Experience Gifted Healthcare is an award-winning travel nursing agency that offers nursing contracts at premier healthcare facilities across the United States. Gifted Healthcare believes in the power one person has to make a difference in a patient's care, inspiring Gifted's mission to help nurses thrive and advance their careers by ...

Agape Care Group | Elsberry, MO
June 19th, 2025

Overview: Join Our Team as a Registered NurseDo you value the time you spend with your patients? Is it important to you that your patients and their families know and feel that you are with them? We are looking for registered nurses who are committed to creating meaningful patient experiences. As a registered nurse on our team, you'll evaluate patients and create...

Encompass Health | Elsberry, MO
June 15th, 2025

$10,000 Sign on Bonus for full-time!The Rehabilitation Institute of St. Louis - West County - Town and Country, MOHiring for full-time, PRN, days and nights Excellent PRN rates as well Offering Short Term RN Contracts $65/hour Registered Nurse Career Opportunity Encompass Health: Where Nursing Meets Heart, Home, and HealingAre you seeking a nursing career deeply...

Intermountain Health | Scott City, MO
July 3rd, 2025

Job Description: Nurse managers are nurse leaders with 24 hour accountability and responsibility for a direct care unit or units. They provide the vital link between the administrative strategic plan and the point of care. The nurse manager is responsible for creating safe, healthy environments that support the work of the health care team and contribute to pat...

Sevita | College Station, TX
July 3rd, 2025

DS Community Services, a part of the Sevita family, provides community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Here we believe every person has the right to live well, and everyone deserves to have a fulfilling career. You'll join a mission-driven team and create relationships that motivate us all every day. Join us today,...

High-Volume Searches

  • Graduate Nurse jobs
  • Graduate Nurse jobs near Elsberry, MO
  • Graduate Nurse jobs Elsberry, MO
  • Graduate Nurse jobs hiring near Elsberry, MO
  • Graduate Nurse jobs in Elsberry, MO
  • Graduate Nurse jobs near me

SSM Health Searches

  • SSM Health jobs
  • SSM Health jobs near Elsberry, MO
  • SSM Health jobs hiring near Elsberry, MO
  • SSM Health jobs in Elsberry
  • SSM Health jobs near me
  • SSM Health careers
  • SSM Health vacancies

Geographic Searches

  • SSM Healthcompany Graduate Nurse jobs near Elsberry, MO
  • Graduate Nurse jobs near Elsberry, MO
  • Graduate Nurse jobs hiring near me Elsberry, MO
  • Graduate Nurse jobs in Elsberry
  • Graduate Nurse jobs near me

Other job titles you may consider:

  • Care nurse
  • Nurse
  • New graduate
  • Clinical nurse
  • New grad
  • Rn nurse

Searches you may like:

  • Rn Jobs Near Me
  • Nearby Healthcare Jobs
  • Medical Jobs
  • Medical Careers
  • Job Listings Near Me

Explore opportunities in nearby cities:

  • Graduate Nurse Jobs Near Jerseyville, IL
  • New Graduate Nurse Jobs Near Lake Saint Louis, MO
  • Registered Nurse (RN) Jobs Near O'Fallon, MO
  • Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) Jobs Near Saint Charles, MO
  • Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) Jobs Near Saint Peters, MO