CNA- Nurse Assistant- Nights - Bonus Avail

SSM Health Care • Jefferson City, MO

117d

About The Position

Under supervision and in collaboration with other health care professionals, assist in performing a variety of nursing care services for patients. This position involves working full-time on the night shift in the PCU floor, primarily from Monday to Thursday with limited weekends. There is an opportunity to cross-train to Telemetry.

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.
• If hired in Oklahoma/Wisconsin, completion of the Clinical Partner I orientation checklist during 90 day orientation/probationary period.
• No experience required.

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.
• Documents and provides appropriate data to the RN and/or LPN for analysis and validation of patient's response to care or treatment.
• 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.
• 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.
• Orients new patients and significant others to the nursing unit.
• Manages referrals for medical and surgical specialist appointments in an outpatient environment.
• 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

• Paid Parental Leave: one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Flexible Payment Options: instant access to earned, unpaid base pay before payday (fees may apply).
• Upfront Tuition Coverage: upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: No Education Listed