Care Partner - Med Surg

Care Partner

It's more than a career, it's a calling.

MO-SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital 1201 Grand

Worker Type : Regular

Job Summary :

Care Partners are responsible for meeting the basic needs of patients by providing skilled levels of bedside patient care under the direction of the Registered Nurse. Care Partners also perform clerical duties necessary to the functioning of the nursing unit.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements :

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES AND PERFORMANCE CRITERIA (% of Time)

Essential Functions : The following are essential job accountabilities and performance criteria :

• General Patient Care :
• Safety and Comfort
• Vital Signs / Measurement
• Mobility and Exercise :
• Respiratory Care
• Wound Care
• Bowel and Bladder Elimination
• Hygiene
• Specimen Collection
• Clerical
• Safety / Infection Control :
• Service :
• Personal Accountability :
• Performance Improvement (PI) :
• Age Appropriate Care :
• Specialized Care :

Rationale for Essential Functions :

1) The performance of this function is the reason the job exists.

2) There are limited employees among whom the performance of this function can be distributed.

3) This function occupies a great deal of the employee's time.

4) This function is highly specialized. Employees are hired for the skill / ability to perform this function.

5) Failure to perform this function may have serious consequences.

6) The function was performed by past employees, and is performed by current employees.

7) Exposure to blood borne pathogens that require the use of protective equipment

8) Exposure to tuberculosis that requires the use of protective equipment

Work requiring the knowledge and skills necessary to provide direct patient care appropriate to patient population of specialty :

Job Specifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION : High School graduate or GED equivalent and at least 18 years of age. Post High School vocational / specialized training preferred.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE : None

REQUIRED COURSE : Completion of learning program with 80% passing score on written and skills performance examination.

WORKING CONDITIONS :

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified. An individual working in their job classification must also perform specific tasks upon request by supervisor personnel. Furthermore, the duties and responsibilities for this job classification are subject to change at the discretion of the medical center.

Practice Agreement For Nursing Staff

Standard (I understand that)

Our patients deserve care that sets the standard for excellence and meets the needs of each and every patient whose care is our primary purpose and mission. (Quality)

Expectations (So I will)

The intent of this agreement is not to provide a complete list of job responsibilities. Its intent rather is to be a positive statement of concrete actions which will ensure that nursing practice at Saint Louis University Hospital sets the benchmark for excellence in service, quality, and people.

As a member of the nursing staff at Saint Louis University Hospital, I understand that on behalf of my hospital, our patients and my co-workers I will conduct myself according to this agreement at all times.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND / OR CERTIFICATIONS State of Work Location : Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin

Other resuscitation certifications may be required dependent on department.

Work Shift : Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type :

Department : 1070000037 Med Surg -Bordley 7S

Scheduled Weekly Hours : 36

Benefits : SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

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.