Clinical Partner

SSM Health Care St. Louis•Saint Louis, MO

19h

About The Position

Under supervision and in collaboration with other health care professionals, the Clinical Partner assists in performing a variety of nursing care services for patients. The role provides hands-on support in a fast-paced care environment and works with patients three years of age or older. The position works in an inpatient Med Surg setting and may perform point-of-care testing according to policies and procedures. The Clinical Partner works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner and performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Completion of a state-approved unlicensed assist personnel (UAP) program, or meets exempted UAP guidelines with documented proof, or enrolls in UAP through SSM Health upon hire. For hires in Oklahoma or Wisconsin, completion of the Clinical Partner I orientation checklist during the 90-day orientation/probationary period is accepted.
Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
No experience required.

Responsibilities

Receives patient care assignments from the registered nurse (RN) in charge.
Initiates delegated tasks based on demonstrated competence in nursing activities for the specific patient age group served.
Collects and documents data for admission assessments and reassessments, and may schedule appointments or surgeries at specific times.
Provides appropriate patient data to the RN and/or LPN for analysis and validation of responses to care or treatment, including when a significant change in condition occurs.
Informs licensed nurses of changes in patient condition or needs, patient complaints, and patient or significant-other education needs.
Stocks and maintains supplies and equipment to meet patient care needs while supporting cost containment; uses time and supplies economically and conscientiously.
Assists with delegated clerical duties, including answering telephones, relaying messages, transcribing physician orders, and preparing and organizing medical records.
In an inpatient environment, answers patient calls for help, takes vital signs, and monitors behavior and physical condition for progress or deterioration.
Assists with baths, ambulation, 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 assistance, catheter care, biological specimen collection, and measurement and recording of fluid intake and output.
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.
May perform point-of-care testing according to policies and procedures.
Performs other duties as assigned.