Clinical Partner - Nights - Float Pool

SSM Health • Fenton, MO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time night-shift float-pool position working three 12-hour shifts per week with a weekend and holiday rotation. The shift is from 7pm-7am. As this is a Float Pool position, you must be able to float to any unit in the ministry. Float differential is paid on top of base rate. You MUST have at least one of the following to qualify for this role: Missouri CNA License OR Prior experience as a Nurse Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Surgical Technician, Patient Care Technician (PCT) or Behavioral Health Technician OR Enrolled in a Nursing program and completed the Fundamentals of Nursing program. Under the supervision and in collaboration with other health care professionals, assist in performing a variety of nursing care services for patients.

Requirements

• 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.
• Missouri CNA License OR Prior experience as a Nurse Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Surgical Technician, Patient Care Technician (PCT) or Behavioral Health Technician OR Enrolled in a Nursing program and completed the Fundamentals of Nursing program.
• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)

Nice To Haves

• Must be able to float to any unit in the ministry.

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.

Benefits

• Float differential is paid on top of base rate.
• One week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Instant access to earned, unpaid base pay before payday through DailyPay (fees may apply).
• Upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees