CNA / CMA - Hospital Setting

Company: SSM Health
Location: Chesterfield
Posted on: April 8, 2021

Job Description:

SSM Health is actively scheduling interviews with Certified Nursing Assistants / Certified Medical Assistants for our various healthcare facilities across St. Louis. We are looking for CNAs / CMAs for a wide range of hospital care settings.Various work shifts are available with full time and part time scheduling options in the following areas: Surgical / Bariatric, Pediatric, Neurology, Telemetry, Behavioral Health, and Post Acute.Since 1872 SSM Health has been serving our community's comprehensive health needs across the Midwest through a robust and fully integrated health care delivery system. Inspired by our founding religious sisters, we value the sacredness and dignity of each person. Our core values are embraced by all SSM Health employees and are the cornerstone of our culture:--Compassion--Respect--Excellence--Stewardship--CommunityWe offer great benefits, relocation assistance, educational reimbursement, a wonderful internal promotion program, and competitive compensation!Job summaryCNA / CMA Care Partners are responsible for meeting the basic needs of patients by providing skilled levels of bedside patient care under the direction of the Registered Nurse. Care Partners also perform clerical duties necessary to the functioning of the nursing unit.Primary 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 and reassessment 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 and when significant change occurs in the patient's condition.--Contributes to safety and quality care by relaying information via charting and communicating to team members.- Informs licensed nurse of any changes in patient condition/needs, of patient complaints, and of patient/significant other educational needs.--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.--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.--Orients new patients and significant others to the nursing unit.--Performs mechanical and manual operation of equipment as recommended in user's manual, with ability to recognize common mechanical problems and initiate appropriate corrective action.--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.Education--Completion of an approved nurse aide training program and passing grade on state of work location required examLicenses and Certifications--Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - State of Work LocationSSM Health complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability or sex.

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