Nurse Extern - Behavioral Health

SSM Health

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St. Louis, MissouriPer Diem / PRNPsychiatry

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Job Description

About the Role

Join SSM Health as a Nurse Extern – Behavioral Health in United States. It's more than a career, it's a calling MO-SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis Worker Type: PRN Job Highlights: All candidates must be currently enrolled in an accredited school of nursing and have completed their fundamentals of nursing class and first clinical rotation.

Key Responsibilities

provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

Requirements

world, hands

on clinical training across various units, all under the guidance of a dedicated preceptor. Opportunities include:

1:1 clinical training with experienced nurses

Apply classroom knowledge to a clinical setting

Benefits & Compensation

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.

Work Schedule

Per Diem position.

Flexible scheduling available.

Apply to join SSM Health as a Nurse Extern – Behavioral Health.

Key Skills

Patient CareVital Signs MonitoringClinical TrainingDressing ChangesCatheter CarePatient HygieneChartingCommunicationEmotional SupportSafety ComplianceTeam CollaborationInfection ControlDocumentationBasic Life Support

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Nurse Extern - Behavioral Health at SSM Health a 3.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Psychiatry registered nurse listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Psychiatry — Registered Nurse Career Context

This Psychiatry position at SSM Health is open to registered nurse candidates.

Registered Nurses have diverse career pathways from bedside care to telehealth triage, care coordination, and leadership roles with increasingly flexible scheduling options.

Nationally, Psychiatry professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $300k, with the typical range spanning $230k to $400k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in St. Louis, Missouri.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Patient Care, Vital Signs Monitoring, Clinical Training, Dressing Changes, Catheter Care, Patient Hygiene, Charting, Communication. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: The nurse extern assists with direct patient care tasks, including monitoring vital signs, performing hygiene assistance, and supporting clinical procedures under the supervision of an RN. They also contribute to patient safety and satisfaction by maintaining a compassionate environment and document...

Benefits package: Paid Parental Leave, Flexible Payment Options, Upfront Tuition Coverage. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Psychiatry registered nurse jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.