Clinical Partner OR Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

SSM Health Care St. Louis • Saint Louis, MO

10h • Onsite

About The Position

Assists in performing a variety of nursing care services for patients in a fast-paced care environment. The role provides hands-on support to patients and works closely with clinical teams to contribute to a safe and smooth care experience. The position is full-time, working three 12-hour day shifts per week, 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., with a weekend and holiday rotation.

Requirements

• No experience required.
• For work in Missouri: Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) certification from the American Heart Association and Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) certification from the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services.
• The posting also lists state-specific credentials for other work locations: Illinois—BLS HCP from the AHA and Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) from the Illinois Department of Public Health; Oklahoma—BLS HCP from the AHA and either Advanced Unlicensed Assistant from the Oklahoma Board of Nursing or CNA from the Oklahoma State Department of Health; Wisconsin—BLS HCP from the AHA and CNA certification from the Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry.
• Meet the physical requirements of the role, including constant standing and walking; frequent communication, lifting or moving objects weighing 0–25 pounds, reaching, gripping, and keyboard use; and occasional activities including bending, stooping, kneeling, lifting or moving objects weighing 25–50 pounds, and occasional lifting or moving of patients.

Responsibilities

• Receive patient care assignments from the registered nurse in charge.
• Initiate delegated tasks based on demonstrated competence in nursing activities for the specific patient age group served.
• Collect and document data for admission assessments and reassessments at specified times.
• Document and provide appropriate data to the licensed nurse for analysis and validation of patient responses to care or treatment, including significant changes in condition.
• Relay information through charting and communication with team members.
• Inform the licensed nurse about changes in patient condition or needs, patient complaints, and patient or significant-other education needs.
• Answer patient calls for help, take vital signs, and monitor behavior and physical condition for progress or deterioration.
• Assist with bathing, ambulation, feeding, skin care, personal and oral hygiene, and making occupied and unoccupied beds.
• Perform dressing changes, enemas, ostomy care, toileting, turning, cough and deep-breathing assistance, catheter care, biological specimen collection, and measurement and recording of fluid intake and output.
• Prepare patients for discharge and accompany them upon dismissal as indicated.
• Stock and maintain supplies and equipment according to patient care needs and cost-containment requirements.
• Assist with delegated clerical duties, including answering telephones, relaying messages, transcribing physician orders, and preparing and organizing medical records.
• Orient new patients and significant others to the nursing unit.
• Operate equipment mechanically and manually as recommended in the user manual, recognize common mechanical problems, and initiate appropriate corrective action.
• Perform point-of-care testing according to policies and procedures when applicable.
• Maintain constant alertness and work safely.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed