About this role
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MO-SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - Lake Saint LouisWorker Type:
PRNJob Highlights:
This is a PRN (as needed), variable-shift position filling in for vacations, leave of absences, etc. No guaranteed hours or benefits.
You will be required to float to any unit and any ministry in the St. Louis area. Float positions will receive float differential for all hours worked in addition to shift and weekend differential if applicable.
Job Summary:
Performs basic patient monitoring activities under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN).Job Responsibilities and Requirements:
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Remains at bedside of assigned patient at all times unless relieved by an appropriate staff member.
- Assists in calming and/or reorienting patient in cases of agitation or confusion.
- Removes visible hazards and/or broken equipment from immediate environment and reports as appropriate.
- Documents observations according to hospital guidelines.
- Meets with the patient’s nurse at the beginning of shift to review the patient care plan and activities for the shift to ensure that the expectations, goals and responsibilities are clearly understood in order to achieve patient and staff safety.
- Observes isolation precautions as indicated.
- Observes monitoring equipment and notifies nursing staff of alarms.
- Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION
- No education required
EXPERIENCE
- No experience required
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.
REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
- None
Department:
8452010023 Nursing FloatWork Shift:
Variable Shift (United States of America)Scheduled Weekly Hours:
0Benefits:
SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.
Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.
SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Click here to learn more.
Other facts
About SSM Health
SSM Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit, fully integrated health system dedicated to advancing innovative, sustainable, and compassionate care for patients and communities throughout the Midwest and beyond. The organization’s 40,000 team members and 13,900 providers are committed to fulfilling SSM Health’s Mission: “Through our exceptional health care services, we reveal the healing presence of God.”
With care delivery sites in Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma and Wisconsin, SSM Health includes hospitals, physician offices, outpatient and virtual care services, comprehensive home care and hospice services, a fully transparent pharmacy benefit company, a health insurance company and an accountable care organization. It is one of the largest employers in every community it serves. For more information, visit ssmhealth.com
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What you'll do
- The Patient Safety Attendant is responsible for monitoring patients at their bedside, assisting in calming agitated patients, and documenting observations. They must also ensure a safe environment by removing hazards and notifying nursing staff of alarms.
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