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Staff Position

CNA - Home Health
SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital
Wentzville, MO
Flexible
Relocation Bonus

$11-17/hour

Overview

  • Start DateASAP
  • ShiftFlexible
  • Facility Information
    Private HospitalShort Term Acute Care77 bedsEpic Systems Corporation

Pay

Estimated pay
$11-17/hour

Benefits

  • Medical benefits
  • Dental benefits
  • Vision benefits
  • Employee assistance programs
  • Continuing Education
  • Health savings account
  • Health Care FSA
  • Dependent Care FSA
  • 403b retirement plan
  • Life insurance
  • Bereavement
  • Relocation bonus

Description

$1,000 SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE

At SSM Health at Home, we offer a range of services – all with one goal: to keep our patients as safe and independent as possible at home.

Home Health Aides are autonomous and a self-starter with strong problem solving and computer skills. In this position you will travel to patient homes and provide care to home care patients.

Hours include: Casual/PRN

Assists in performing a variety of nursing care services for patients in a home health and hospice setting.

PRIMARY 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 and reassessment at specific times for patient population.  Documents and provides 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.
  • Contributes to safety and quality care by relaying information via charting and communicating to team members.
  • Informs licensed nurse of any changes in patient condition/needs, of patient complaints, and of patient/significant other educational needs.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Orients new patients and significant others to the nursing unit.
  • Performs mechanical and manual operation of equipment as recommended in user's manual, with ability to recognize common mechanical problems and initiate appropriate corrective action.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

  • Completion of an approved nurse aide training program and passing grade on state of work location required exam.

EXPERIENCE

  • No experience required
Catherine Duncan
Catherine Duncan

Facility

SSM Health Saint Joseph Health Center - Wentzville

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  • Private Hospital
  • Short Term Acute Care
  • 77 beds
  • Epic Systems Corporation
ADDRESS500 Medical DrWentzville, MO 63385
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Employer

SSM Health

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About
SSM Health has grown to be one of the largest integrated health systems in the country, because leadership, administration and providers work closely together to find solutions to the most pressing needs in medical care today. Collectively, our knowledge and resources are combined to innovate, optimize workflows and allow for better care delivery and patient interactions. Physicians and leadership engage in regular discussions designed to standardize practices that yield better outcomes across our system. Physicians, providers and health care leaders seeking the stability and resources of a large, reputable integrated health system, as well as the collegiality and respect of peers and the rewards of practicing in a faith-based organization, choose SSM Health as their ideal practice setting. SSM Health's 23 hospitals, more than 290+ physician offices and outpatient care sites, and 10 post-acute facilities offer vast opportunities to shape the future of health care throughout Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma and Wisconsin.
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