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　　WI-SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Madison

　　Worker Type:

　　Regular

　　Job Highlights:

　　Join the SSM Health Team and Fulfill Your Calling!

　　Our Culture

　　At SSM Health, we bring together and cultivate exceptional people. When our employees thrive, so does our healing Mission.

　　SSM Health is committed to creating a partnership with employees. We ask our employees to actively engage and participate in decisions that impact on their work. We celebrate together and recognize those people who help us deliver an exceptional experience.

　　Our Opportunities

　　SSM Health offers competitive compensation. In addition, relevant work experience will be factored into your offer. Comprehensive Benefits Package

　　Medical, Dental, Vision, Life

　　Income based medical insurance premium discounts

　　HSA/FSA options

　　Short and Long-Term Disability

　　Generous PTO

　　403b/401k retirement plans

　　Daily Pay options available!

　　Position Specific Information

　　Minimum Start : $18.00, plus shift differentials

　　Location: St. Mary's Madison Hospital

　　Schedule: 32 hours per week- Rotating shift

　　Job Summary:

　　Assists 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 and reassessment at specific times for patient population. Documents and provides 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.

　　Contributes to safety and quality care by relaying information via charting and communicating to team members.

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

　　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.

　　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

　　Passing grade on state of work location required exam.EXPERIENCE

　　No experience requiredPHYSICAL 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:

　　Advanced Unlicensed Assistant - Oklahoma Board of Nursing (OBN), Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA), Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) - Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) - Oklahoma State Department of Health, Certified Nurse Assistant/Nurse Aide (CNA) - American Red Cross, Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) - Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry, FUTURE - Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) within 90 days - American Heart Association (AHA)

　　Work Shift:

　　Rotating Shift (United States of America)

　　Job Type:

　　Employee

　　Department:

　　1009000007 Short Stay Unit

　　Scheduled Weekly Hours:

　　32

　　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. Click here to learn more. (https://www.ssmhealth.com/privacy-notices-terms-of-use/non-discrimination?_ga=2.205881493.704955970.1667719643-240470506.1667719643)