It's more than a career, it's a callingMO-SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - WentzvilleWorker Type:RegularJob Highlights:**You may be eligible for a $15K Sign On Bonus!**Department: Emergency DepartmentSchedule: Days / VariableIdeal candidate: Experienced and dedicated Emergency Department Registered Nurse (BSN) with a strong foundation in acute care and a proven track record of leadership in a small hospital setting with limited resources. Adept at managing high-pressure situations, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, and implementing efficient workflows to improve patient outcomes. Additional experience in behavioral health nursing enhances the ability to provide compassionate, holistic care to diverse patient populations. Recognized for fostering a culture of safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement.Job Summary:Manages activities, workflow and nursing resources of assigned nursing unit(s).Job Responsibilities and Requirements:PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIESEnsures compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements for self and within unit.Conducts hiring, training, directing, development and evaluating of staff.Identifies and resolves issues affecting the delivery of patient care services for the assigned unit(s). Develops and implements policies and procedures to guarantee efficient and effective delivery of health services in a unit.Monitors and adheres to budget. Approves or monitors expenditures, purchases and other actions to ensure compliance with budget guidelines.Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.Performs other duties as assigned.EDUCATIONBachelor's degree in NursingEXPERIENCETwo years' registered nurse experience, with demonstrated progressive leadership responsibility OR one year of registered nurse experience plus one year of relevant leadership experiencePHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSFrequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.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 hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.Frequent keyboard use/data entry.Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting and gripping.Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.Rare climbing.REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONSState 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 StateState 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 ServicesWork Shift:Variable Shift (United States of America)Job Type:EmployeeDepartment:Emergency Dept WZScheduled Weekly Hours:40Benefits: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 BenefitsSSM 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.