Clinical Partner - Days - Campus Float Pool

Job Opportunity At SSM Health St. Clare Hospital

• It's more than a career, it's a calling
• MO-SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Fenton
• Worker Type :
• Regular

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. As this is a Float Pool position, you must be able to float to any unit at the ministry. You

Job Summary

Under the 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

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.

Required Professional License and / or Certifications

State of Work Location : Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)

Benefits

SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

Paid Parental Leave : we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).

Flexible Payment Options : our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.

Upfront Tuition Coverage : we provide 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.