Patient Care Tech - Behavioral Health

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

OK-SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital Midwest

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Highlights:

• Department: Adult Behavioral Health Unit
• Schedule: Full Time, Night Shift, 7pm to 7am
• Starting Pay: $16.07+
• Shift Differentials: Available for night, weekend, and additional shifts​
• Location: SSM Health St. Anthony Midwest Hospital

SSM Health is seeking a CNA/Nurse Tech to join our Team!

This position is a full-time, 36-hours per week role. This position is night shift, working 3x 12-hour shifts a week at St. Anthony Midwest Hospital.

We also offer competitive benefits packages, including medical, dental, vision, PTO, retirement, tuition reimbursement and more. There are also stackable shift differentials available for this role that enable you to make more per hour by working specific shifts (evenings, nights and weekends).

When you join our team, you become part of a rich history – one that focuses on each person’s diverse and unique characteristics. Our employees are at the heart of our Mission. We can provide the tools, recognition, opportunity and collaborative partnership to thrive at a career you love.

If you are eager to begin a new journey in your career, please apply today!

Job Summary:

Under 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 procedure