Clinical Partner - Part time Days - Progressive Cardiac Unit

Job Overview It’s more than a career, it’s a calling. This part‑time day‑shift position at SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital – Lake Saint Louis involves working two 12‑hour shifts per week with a weekend and holiday rotation (7am–7pm). Job Summary Assists in performing a variety of nursing care services for patients. Primary Responsibilities Receives patient care assignment from the registered nurse (RN) in charge. Initiates delegated tasks based on demonstrated competence in performing nursing activities for the specific patient age group served. Collects and documents data for admission assessment and reassessment at specific times for the patient population. Documents and provides appropriate data to the licensed nurse for analysis and validation of the patient’s response to care or treatment, and informs the licensed nurse of any significant change in the patient’s condition. Relays information via charting and communicates to team members. Informs the licensed nurse of any changes in patient condition/needs, patient complaints, and significant other educational needs. Answers patients’ calls for help, takes vital signs, and monitors behavior and physical condition for progress or deterioration. Assists with baths, ambulation, feeding, skin care, personal and oral hygiene, and bed making. Performs dressing changes, enemas, ostomy care, toileting, turning, cough and deep breathing exercises, catheter care, collects biological specimens, and records intake and output of fluids. Prepares patients for discharge and accompanies them upon dismissal as indicated. Stocks and maintains supplies and equipment in keeping with patient care needs and cost containment. Assists with delegated clerical duties such as answering telephones, relaying messages, transcription of physician orders, and preparing and organizing the patient’s medical record. Orients new patients and significant others to the nursing unit. Operates equipment as recommended in the user’s manual, recognizing common mechanical problems and initiating appropriate corrective action. May perform point‑of‑care testing according to policies and procedures. Works in a constant state of alertness and safety. Performs other duties as assigned. Education & Experience Must have at least one of the following: Missouri CNA license OR prior experience as a Nurse Assistant, EMT, Surgical Technician, PCT, or Behavioral Health Technician OR enrolled in a nursing program and completed the Fundamentals of Nursing program. Education equivalency for licensing. No experience required. Physical Requirements Constant standing and walking. Frequent use of hearing and speech for oral communication. Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and alarms. Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling of objects weighing 0‑25lbs. Frequent reaching, gripping, and keyboard use/data entry. Frequent use of vision for distances near (20inches or less) and far (20feet or more) to identify colors. Occasional bending, stooping, crawling, kneeling, sitting, squatting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements. Occasional use of vision to judge distances and spatial relationships. Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling of objects weighing 25‑50lbs. Occasional lifting/moving of patients. Occasional use of smell to detect/recognize odors. Occasional driving. Professional License and Certifications (State of Work Location) Illinois – Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) and Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) – Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH). Missouri – Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) and Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) – Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services. Oklahoma – Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) and Advanced Unlicensed Assistant – Oklahoma Board of Nursing (OBN) or Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) – Oklahoma State Department of Health. Wisconsin – Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) and Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) – Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry. Benefits SSM Health values our employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs. Paid parental leave – one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children, pro‑rated based on FTE. Flexible payment options – voluntary benefit through DailyPay, offering instant access to earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday. Upfront tuition coverage – provided through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members. Equal Opportunity Employment 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr SSM Health Care St. Louis