It's more than a career, it's a calling

　　MO-SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Fenton

　　Worker Type:

　　Regular

　　Job Highlights:

　　You may be eligible for our 2,000.00 Sign on bonus. Please check with your recruiter for details.

　　At SSM Health, we know the healing power of presence begins with compassionate employees like you. Our CNA roles are called Clinical Partners because this is an integral role in our care team and we see it as a partnership. As a Clinical Partner, you've chose a career where patients matter - a lot. Our mission and values put the patient first and place you in a position to improve every day. As a Clinical Partner, you will learn ways to adapt care and adjust to different treatment plans for patients' evolving needs. As an advocate for each patient, you may comfort patients and their families, encourage patients to improve, and fulfill other roles as needed. The work can be demanding as well as emotionally rewarding. If the needs, wants and goals of each patient matter to you... then we'd love to learn more. Please fill out an application today!

　　Job Summary:

　　Under supervision and in collaboration with other health care professionals, assist in performing a variety of nursing care services for patients.

　　Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

　　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 specific patient age group served.

　　Collects and documents data for the admission assessment, reassessment and/or scheduling appointments or surgeries at specific times for patient population. May document and provide appropriate data to the RN and/or LPN for analysis and validation of patient’s response to care or treatment and when significant change occurs in the patient’s condition.

　　Informs licensed nurse of any changes in patient condition/needs, of patient complaints, and of patient/significant other educational needs.

　　Stocks and maintains supplies and equipment in keeping with patient care needs and cost containment. Utilizes time and supplies economically and conscientiously.

　　Assists with delegated clerical duties such as answering telephones, relaying messages, transcription of physician orders, preparing and organizing the patient's medical record.

　　In an inpatient environment, responsibilities may also include the following: 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.

　　In an inpatient environment, prepares patients for discharge and accompanies them upon dismissal as indicated. Orients new patients and significant others to the nursing unit.

　　In an outpatient environment, manages referrals for medical and surgical specialist appointments. Provides assistance in patient care to patients three years of age or older.

　　Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

　　May perform point of care testing according to policies and procedures.

　　Performs other duties as assigned.

　　EDUCATION

　　Completion of a state approved unlicensed assist personnel program (UAP) or meets the exempted UAP guidelines (documented proof required) or enrolled in UAP through SSM Health upon hire or if hired in Oklahoma/Wisconsin, completion of the Clinical Partner I orientation checklist during 90 day orientation/probationary period.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.

　　Licenses / Certifications:

　　Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA), FUTURE - Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) within 90 days - American Heart Association (AHA)

　　Work Shift:

　　Night Shift (United States of America)

　　Job Type:

　　Employee

　　Department:

　　1304000113 Prog High - 3N

　　Scheduled Weekly Hours:

　　36

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