Weekend Clinical Partner, Patient Care Aide

SSM Health; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

SSM Health in Jefferson City is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support patient care under the supervision of an RN. The role covers weekend day shifts, assists patients with activities of daily living, takes vital signs, and helps with mobility and comfort.

This position requires education equivalency for licensing and provides hands-on experience in a busy hospital setting within the 3 West Med/Surg unit; no prior experience is required, and you will be part of a collaborative care team.

Qualifications

• Education equivalency for licensing.

Responsibilities

• Receives patient care assignment from the registered nurse (RN) in charge and initiates delegated tasks based on demonstrated competence in nursing activities.
• Collects and documents data for admissions and assessments, communicates data to licensed staff, and notes changes in patient condition.
• Relays information via charting and team communication; informs licensed nurse of changes or educational needs.
• Assists with bathing, mobility, feeding, hygiene, bed-making, dressing changes, and other activities of daily living.
• Prepares patients for discharge and accompanies them as needed; stocks and maintains supplies.
• Performs clerical duties such as answering phones, relaying messages, and organizing medical records.

Education

Education equivalency for licensing

Job description

SSM Health in Jefferson City is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support patient care under the supervision of an RN. The role covers weekend day shifts, assists patients with activities of daily living, takes vital signs, and helps with mobility and comfort.

This position requires education equivalency for licensing and provides hands-on experience in a busy hospital setting within the 3 West Med/Surg unit; no prior experience is required, and you will be part of a collaborative care team.