- Company: SSM Health
- Location: Saint Louis, Saint Louis County
- Full Time
- Saint Louis, Saint Louis County
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SSM Health at a glance
ssmhealth.com- Founded 1985
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SSM Health (ssmhealth.com) is a health system founded in 1985. Recent coverage includes community health partnerships and labor activity among nurses at SSM facilities (for example, union votes and related legal steps at St. Mary’s in Madison).
SSM Health seeks a Graduate Nurse to join our Acute Care of the Elderly unit at Saint Louis University Hospital in Saint Louis, Missouri. This is your opportunity to launch your nursing career in a supportive environment caring for older adults during critical phases of their recovery.
About the Role
As a graduate nurse in our Acute Care of the Elderly program, you will provide direct patient care to hospitalized seniors, working as part of an experienced nursing team committed to evidence-based practice and compassionate outcomes. You'll be positioned at the bedside during critical hours—7 a.m. to 7 p.m.—with rotating night shifts and weekend responsibilities every third week, giving you exposure to the full spectrum of acute care demands.
What You'll Do
- Perform comprehensive patient assessments and monitor vital signs, lab values, and clinical changes throughout your shift
- Administer medications safely, following all protocols and documentation standards
- Assist with wound care, hygiene, and activities of daily living, maintaining dignity and independence
- Collaborate with physicians, therapists, social workers, and case managers to coordinate individualized care plans
- Educate patients and families on post-hospital recovery, medication adherence, and self-care
- Maintain accurate, timely medical records and communicate handoffs to oncoming nursing staff
- Support patients in navigating the physical and emotional challenges of hospitalization
What We're Looking For
- Graduation from an accredited nursing program
- Eligibility to practice as a registered nurse
- Commitment to continuous learning and professional growth
- Strong communication and teamwork abilities
- Compassion for older adults and their unique healthcare needs
- Ability to manage multiple patients and priorities in a fast-paced hospital setting
About SSM Health
SSM Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit healthcare system serving communities across Missouri, Illinois, Oklahoma, and Wisconsin. We invest in our nurses' professional development and create pathways for long-term careers in healthcare. Saint Louis University Hospital is a major teaching facility with a legacy of excellence in acute and specialty care.
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What people say about SSM Health
Available items are mostly general healthcare discussion and news, not star ratings or review sites. Notable threads: nurse unionization at SSM Health St. Mary’s (Madison) and SSM seeking to challenge that election, plus SSM content on “fit” vs. health. Hacker News links in the feed are broad hospital/medicine topics, not SSM employee reviews.
- Ask HN: Who wants to be hired? (June 2026)
- I rebooted my social life
- Hospitals are already using race to ration care
- High medical bill in the ER leaves family reeling
Recent news
- When ‘fit’ doesn’t always mean ‘healthy’ - SSM Health
- SSM Health seeks to toss St. Mary’s nurse union election - The Cap Times
- 7-9-26 ssm health, community partners addressing community health needs - radioplusinfo.com
- Hundreds of nurses vote to unionize at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison - WPR
- José Garcia Elected to Board of Trustees of SSM Health Foundation – St. Louis - EIN News
Aggregated from public discussions and news; opinions are the authors’ own.
Working in Saint Louis, Saint Louis County
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National unemployment rate in US: 4.2% — via World Bank
Private-sector wage growth (year over year): 3.3% — via FRED
National quits rate: 1.9% — via FRED (BLS JOLTS)
GDP per capita in US: $90,027 — via World Bank
Consumer price inflation in US: 2.9% (annual) — via World Bank
Real GDP growth in US: 2.2% (annual) — via World Bank
Average hours worked per year in US: 1,800 — via OECD
Build the skills for this role
Prioritize safe med administration, geriatric assessment (delirium, falls, polypharmacy), infection control, and clear SBAR communication. No certification cost list is provided in the data; follow SSM Health and state board requirements for graduate nurse / RN practice.
Be ready for scenarios on fall risk, acute confusion, family conflict, and early deterioration. Know why ACE units matter, how you prioritize with a full assignment, and how you learn under a preceptor. Ask about orientation length, nurse-to-patient ratios on the unit, and support for new graduates.
Strong fit if you want bedside acute care with older adults, can stay calm with complex social and clinical needs, and value teamwork in a large system environment. Less ideal if you prefer outpatient or non-geriatric focus.
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- Role Graduate Nurse Acute Care of the Elderly
- Employer SSM Health
- Location Saint Louis, Saint Louis County
- Type Full Time
- Posted July 2, 2026
- Apply by 2026-08-02
- Country context US
- Overview Full original description on this page (342 words; rewritten for clarity, not a teaser paste)
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- Hacker News — Ask HN: Who wants to be hired? (June 2026)
- Hacker News — I rebooted my social life
- Hacker News — Hospitals are already using race to ration care
- Hacker News — High medical bill in the ER leaves family reeling
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