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MO-SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - Lake Saint Louis
Worker Type :
Regular
Job Summary :
Provides care to patients under the direction of a registered nurse or physician, functioning within the scope of license.
Job Responsibilities and Requirements :
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Contributes to the assessment of patients and ensures the well-being of patients. Administers medications and observes patients for adverse reactions to medications or treatments. Educates patients / families about disease treatment plan including self-care post discharge, holistic health needs, available resources and follow up care. 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 Graduate of an accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensingEXPERIENCE No experience requiredPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Constant use of speech to share information through oral communication. Constant standing and walking. Frequent lifting / carrying and pushing / pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs. Frequent sitting, reaching and keyboard use / data entry. Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors. Frequent use of smell to detect / recognize odors. Frequent use of hearing to receive oral communication, distinguish body sounds and / or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc. Occasional lifting / carrying and pushing / pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs. Occasional lifting / moving of patients. Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting, gripping and repetitive foot / leg and hand / arm movements. Occasional driving. Rare crawling and running.REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND / OR CERTIFICATIONSState of Work Location : Illinois Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) And Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)State of Work Location : Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) And Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Nurse Licensure Issued by Compact State
Work Shift :
Night Shift (United States of America)
Job Type :
Employee
Department :
1040000023 Med Surg - 4S
Scheduled Weekly Hours :
Benefits :
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.Explore All Benefits (https : / / jobs.ssmhealth.com / us / en / benefits)_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_
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St. Louis, MO
Full Time