CNA - Days - Float Pool

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IL-SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital - Mt. Vernon

Worker Type : Regular

Job Highlights :

Sign-on Bonus Eligible

(Sign-on bonuses are for external qualified candidates. Internal candidates - check with your recruiter to see what options are available for you)

This is a full-time, day-shift position working three 12-hour shifts per week with a weekend (every other) and holiday rotation. The hours are 7am-7pm.

You will be required to float to any unit at either of our hospitals (Good Samaritan in Mt. Vernon or St. Mary’s in Centralia). Float positions will receive $2.00 float differential for all hours worked in addition to shift and weekend differential if applicable.

You MUST have a current Illinois CNA certification and be at least 18 years old to qualify for this position. Eligible for shift and weekend differential and some benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision and Retirement Savings.

Pay Range : $15.00 - $22.34

Pay Rate Type : Hourly

SSM Health values the skills and talents that each team member brings to our organization. Compensation for this role is based on a variety of components including relevant experience, labor market, and other qualifications. The posted pay range for this position is what SSM Health reasonably expects, in good faith, to offer based on the circumstances at the time of posting. SSM Health may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Job Summary :

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

Job Responsibilities and Requirements :

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, 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, responsibilities may also include the following : 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.
• In an inpatient environment, 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.

EDUCATION

Experience

Physical Requirements

Required Professional License And / Or Certifications

State of Work Location : Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin

Work Shift :

Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type : Employee

Department :

8452000046 RN Float Pool

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

36

Benefits :

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