Nurse Tech (CNA) - FT/Nights

SSM Health

81d

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 receiving patient care assignments from the registered nurse (RN) in charge and initiating delegated tasks based on demonstrated competence in performing nursing activities for specific patient age groups served. Responsibilities include collecting and documenting data for admission assessments, informing licensed nurses of any changes in patient conditions, and assisting with various patient care tasks.

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.
• Documents and provides appropriate data to the RN and/or LPN for analysis and validation of patient’s response to care.
• Informs licensed nurse of any changes in patient condition/needs, patient complaints, and educational needs.
• Stocks and maintains supplies and equipment in keeping with patient care needs.
• Utilizes time and supplies economically and conscientiously.
• Assists with delegated clerical duties such as answering telephones and relaying messages.
• In an inpatient environment, answers patients’ calls for help, takes vital signs, and monitors behavior and physical condition.
• Assists with baths, ambulating, feeding, skin care, personal and oral hygiene.
• Performs dressing changes, enemas, ostomy care, toileting, turning, cough and deep breathing, catheter care.
• Prepares patients for discharge and 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

• Paid Parental Leave: one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children.
• Flexible Payment Options: instant access to earned, unpaid base pay before payday.
• Upfront Tuition Coverage: 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