CNA Hiring Event - SSM Health - St. Joseph Lake St. Louis

SSM Health; Lake Saint Louis (MO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking dedicated nursing assistants to provide essential care services to patients. This role involves monitoring vital signs, assisting with personal hygiene, and ensuring patient comfort. You will collaborate closely with registered nurses to deliver high-quality care in a dynamic environment. The organization values your contributions and offers a supportive atmosphere for professional growth. If you have a passion for helping others and are ready to make a difference in patients' lives, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Payment Options

Upfront Tuition Coverage

Qualifications

• Assists in performing a variety of nursing care services for patients.
• Collects and documents data for admission assessment.

Responsibilities

• Receives patient care assignment and initiates delegated tasks.
• Monitors patient behavior and physical condition for progress.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Vital Signs Monitoring

Basic Life Support

Education

Education equivalency for licensing

Job description

It's more than a career, it's a calling.

MO-SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - Lake Saint Louis

Worker Type: Regular

Job Summary: Assists in performing a variety of nursing care services for patients.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. 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.
2. Collects and documents data for admission assessment and reassessment at specific times. Provides appropriate data to the licensed nurse for analysis and validation of patient’s response to care or treatment, especially when significant changes occur.
3. Relays information via charting and communicates effectively with team members.
4. Informs licensed nurse of any changes in patient condition/needs, patient complaints, and educational needs of patients and significant others.
5. Answers patients’ calls for help, takes vital signs, and monitors behavior and physical condition for progress or deterioration. Assists with baths, ambulation, feeding, skin care, hygiene, bed-making, dressing changes, enemas, ostomy care, toileting, turning, cough and deep breathing exercises, catheter care, biological specimen collection, and recording intake/output.
6. Prepares patients for discharge and accompanies them upon dismissal as needed.
7. Stocks and maintains supplies and equipment according to patient care needs and cost efficiency.
8. Performs delegated clerical duties such as answering phones, relaying messages, transcribing physician orders, and organizing medical records.
9. Orients new patients and their families to the nursing unit.
10. Operates mechanical and manual equipment following user manuals, recognizing mechanical issues and initiating corrective actions.
11. May perform point-of-care testing following policies and procedures.
12. Works in a constant state of alertness, maintaining safety standards.
13. Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

• Education equivalency for licensing

EXPERIENCE

• No experience required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Constant standing and walking.
• Frequent use of hearing and speech to communicate effectively.
• Frequent hearing to detect body sounds and alarms.
• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Frequent reaching, gripping, and data entry.
• Frequent use of vision for near and far distances, including color recognition.
• Occasional bending, stooping, crawling, kneeling, sitting, squatting, and repetitive movements.
• Occasional use of vision to judge distances and spatial relationships.
• Occasional lifting/moving patients and objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Occasional use of smell to detect odors.
• Occasional driving.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

State of Work Location: Illinois

• Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) - Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)

State of Work Location: Missouri

• Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) - Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services

State of Work Location: Oklahoma

• Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Advanced Unlicensed Assistant - Oklahoma Board of Nursing (OBN)
• Or
• Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) - Oklahoma State Department of Health

State of Work Location: Wisconsin

• Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry

Work Shift: Variable Shift (United States of America)

Job Type: Employee

Department: [Department info missing]

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36

Benefits:

SSM Health offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Paid Parental Leave: One week of paid parental leave for eligible team members.
• Flexible Payment Options: Instant access to earned, unpaid pay through DailyPay (fees may apply).
• Upfront Tuition Coverage: Through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

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SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Click here to learn more.