OB Associate, Full Time, Night Shift

Mercy • Saint Louis, MO

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The OB Associate maintains professional accountability and provides technical support for patient care for obstetric patients. Under the direction of Nursing and Medical Staff, the role performs patient-care duties, clerical support, and surgical assistance. The associate works cooperatively with the team and supports unit goals by performing designated clinical procedures and non-clinical tasks essential to patient care and unit operations.

Operational support may include maintaining patient records, bed control and turnover, patient registration, charge capture, ensuring adequate supplies, phlebotomy, transporting specimens and patients, obtaining blood glucose readings, and entering birth certificates. The associate supports the nursing team and provides supportive care and assistance with activities of daily living to newborns, childbearing and postpartum patients, pediatric patients, and others as assigned. The role requires maintaining composure and working efficiently and effectively as part of the team during obstetrical emergencies. Duties are performed consistently with Mercy’s mission, values, and Service Standards.

This is a full-time, 36-hour-per-week night-shift position at Mercy Hospital South in St. Louis, Missouri. The scheduled shift is 6:30 PM to 7:00 AM.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• CNA certification and/or completion of Mercy UAP training within 90 days of hire.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Understand spoken and written English.
• Be able to perform job-related functions safely and successfully, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

• Mercy is willing to train the right candidate.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for patient care under the direction of Nursing and Medical Staff.
• Perform designated clinical procedures and non-clinical support tasks.
• Provide clerical support and surgical assistance.
• Maintain patient records and assist with bed control and turnover, patient registration, and charge capture.
• Help ensure adequate supplies are available.
• Perform phlebotomy and transport specimens and patients.
• Obtain blood glucose readings and enter birth certificates.
• Support the nursing team and assist patients with activities of daily living, including newborns, childbearing and postpartum patients, and pediatric patients.
• Work calmly, efficiently, and effectively as part of the team during obstetrical emergencies.
• Perform other duties as assigned in accordance with Mercy’s mission, values, and Service Standards.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Paid time off
• Tuition support
• Matched retirement plans for team members working 32 or more hours per pay period

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED