Clinical Partner

This is a PRN (as needed) position filling in for vacations, leave of absences, etc. There are no guaranteed hours. The shifts will be from 7pm-7am.

About the Role

Under supervision and in collaboration with other health care professionals, assist in performing a variety of nursing care services for patients.

Requirements

• Missouri CNA License OR
• Prior experience as a Nurse Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Surgical Technician, Patient Care Technician (PCT), or Behavioral Health Technician OR
• Enrolled in a Nursing program and completed the Fundamentals of Nursing program
• 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 or, if hired in Oklahoma/Wisconsin, completion of the Clinical Partner I orientation checklist during 90-day orientation/probationary period
• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)

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 at specific times for patient population
• May document and provide 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
• Informs licensed nurse of any changes in patient condition/needs, of patient complaints, and of patient/significant other educational needs
• 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
• In an inpatient environment:
  • 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
  • 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

Physical Requirements

• Constant standing and walking
• Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication
• Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Frequent reaching, gripping, and keyboard use/data entry
• Frequent use of vision for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors
• Occasional bending, stooping, crawling, kneeling, sitting, squatting, and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements
• Occasional use of vision to judge distances and spatial relationships
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Occasional lifting/moving patients
• Occasional use of smell to detect/recognize odors
• Occasional driving

Benefits

• Paid Parental Leave: one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE)
• Flexible Payment Options: voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay for eligible hourly team members to access earned, unpaid base pay before payday (fees may apply)
• Upfront Tuition Coverage: upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members