Charge Nurse - Behavioral Health

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

MO-SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Highlights:

• Department: Behavioral Health – Child/Adolescents
• Schedule: Full Time, Day Shift
• Starting Pay: $32.58 (Offers are based on years of experience and equity for this role.)
• Shift Differentials: Nights: $4.25, Evenings: $2.50, Weekend: $2.50
• Location: DePaul Hospital

SSM values the dignity of every person at every age. Are you PASSIONATE about working with children and making a positive impact in their lives? Come work with us on the Child/Adolescent Unit. We are a 28-bed behavioral health unit serving children ages 3 to 17. You will learn new skills like limit setting, therapeutic communication, and crisis prevention intervention.  

  

On our unit, you can expect to: 

·       Provide individualized treatment to each child entrusted to our care. 

·       Take pride in helping children achieve their daily goals.  

·       Find your passion in nursing working among a strong group of health care professionals focused on helping you reach your goals through a culture of compassion, respect, and excellence. 

·       Discover continuous growth opportunities through frequent goal setting, educational experiences, and so much more! 

  

Come join our team and work with the BEST! 

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

**$5000 Referral Bonus available to current employees**

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.

Job Summary:

Provides leadership and coordination of unit staffing while ensuring implementation of clinical objectives and quality patient care.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assigns, directs, educates and monitors nursing and support staff during assigned shift. Contributes to or performs performance evaluations of staff.
• Assesses daily patient care needs and develops and distributes patient care assignments, ensuring that population appropriate patient care is given.
• Collaborates with advanced practice providers to ensure quality outcomes.
• Evaluates the eff