Clinical Partner - Days - Progressive High Unit

Overview It\'s more than a career, it\'s a calling MO-SSM Health St. Mary\'s Hospital - St. Louis Worker Type: Regular Job Highlights This is a full-time day-shift position working three 12-hour shifts per week with a weekend and holiday rotation. The shift is from 7am-7pm. Qualifications (minimum) Missouri CNA License OR Prior experience as a Nurse Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Surgical Technician, Patient Care Technician (PCT) or Behavioral Health Technician OR Enrolled in a Nursing program and completed the Fundamentals of Nursing program Job Summary Assists in performing a variety of nursing care services for patients. Responsibilities Receives patient care assignment from the registered nurse (RN) in charge. Initiates delegated tasks based on demonstrated competence in performing nursing activities for specific patient age group served. Collects and documents data for the admission assessment and reassessment at specific times for patient population. Documents and provides appropriate data to the licensed nurse for analysis and validation of patient\'s response to care or treatment and when significant change occurs in the patient\'s condition. Relays information via charting and communicates to team members. Informs licensed nurse of any changes in patient condition/needs, patient complaints, and patient/significant other educational needs. Answers patients\' calls for help, takes their vital signs, and monitors their behavior and physical condition for progress or deterioration. Assists with baths, ambulating, feeding, skin care, personal and oral hygiene and making occupied and unoccupied beds. Performs dressing changes, enemas, ostomy care, toileting, turning, cough and deep breathing, catheter care, collection of biological specimens, measuring and recording 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, preparing and organizing the patient\'s medical record. Orients new patients and significant others to the nursing unit. Performs mechanical and manual operation of equipment as recommended in user\'s manual, with ability to recognize common mechanical problems and initiate appropriate corrective action. May perform point of care testing according to policies and procedures. Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner. Performs other duties as assigned. Education Education equivalency for licensing Experience No experience required Physical Requirements Constant standing and walking. Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc. Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs. Frequent reaching, gripping, and keyboard use/data entry. Frequent use of vision for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish 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 objects weighing 25-50 lbs. Occasional lifting/moving patients. Occasional use of smell to detect/recognize odors. Occasional driving. Required Professional Licenses and Certifications State of Work Location: Illinois BLS HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) - Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) State of Work Location: Missouri BLS HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) - Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services State of Work Location: Oklahoma BLS HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Unlicensed Assistant - Oklahoma Board of Nursing (OBN) OR Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) - Oklahoma State Department of Health State of Work Location: Wisconsin BLS HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry Work Details Work Shift: Day Shift Job Type: Employee Department: 1304000100 Prog High - 3and4 Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 Benefits SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs. Paid Parental Leave: eligible team members receive one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE). Flexible Payment Options: DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to earned pay (fees may apply). Upfront Tuition Coverage: through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members. 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