Wisconsin Youth Apprentice Nurse Assistant St. Mary's Hospital Janesville

Its more than a career its a calling

Job Highlights:

Are you anupcominghigh school junior or senior interested in a healthcare careerJoin SSM Health as a Youth Apprentice and gain hands-on experience mentorship and skills for in-demand healthcare roles all while earning $17/hour at one of our Wisconsin your potential and make a difference starting now!

JobHighlights

Youth Apprentices in nurse aide roles join adedicated nursing team providing the excellent patient carewevecome to be knownfor. You will workwith anursementor who will help guide your trainingwhile providing ongoing support in the direct patient care is excitingfor you andyouvealready completed the Wisconsin Nurse Aide certification training with a passing score on the state exam this could be the perfect role for you.

Educationand Experience Requirements

• Passing score on the Wisconsin Nurse Aide certification exam

• High school junior or senior

• 16 years of age

• Must be authorized and approved by the Wisconsin Youth Apprentice Programin accordance withyour local school criteria

• Reliable transportation to get to and from work

• Satisfactory progress towards graduation

• Commit to completing450 hoursat thejobsite(10-15 hours/week)

• Demonstrated maturity and responsibility

• Skill with attending to details excellentattendanceand a strong work ethic

• Foster a culture of caring through interpersonal relationshipsand communication

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Receives patient careassignmentfrom the registered nurse (RN) in charge. Initiates delegated tasks based ondemonstratedcompetence in performing nursing activities for specific patient agegroupserved.

• Collects and documents data for the admission assessment reassessment and/or scheduling appointments or surgeries at specific times for patient population. May document and provideappropriate datato the RN and/or LPN for analysis and validation of patients response to care or treatment and when significant change occurs in the patients condition.

• Informslicensednurseof any changes in patient condition/needs of patient complaints and of patient/significant other educational needs.

• Stocks andmaintainssupplies and equipment inkeeping withpatient care needs and cost containment. Utilizes time and supplies economically and conscientiously.

• Assistswith delegated clerical duties such as answering telephones relaying messages transcription of physician orders preparing and organizing the patients medical record.

• In an inpatient environment responsibilities may also include the following: answers patients calls for help takes their vital signs andmonitorstheir behavior and physical condition for progress or 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 environmentpreparespatients for discharge andaccompaniesthem upon dismissal asindicated. Orients new patients and significant others to the nursing unit.

• In an outpatient environment managesreferrals for medical and surgical specialist assistancein 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.

About SSM Health

SSM Health is a Catholic not-for-profit health care system serving the health needs of communities across the Midwest in Wisconsin Illinois Oklahoma and are committed to providing exceptional health care services and revealing Gods healing presence to everyone we national recognition from U.S. News & World Report Newsweek Forbes Healthgrades and Beckers Healthcare in recognition of the quality care and patient experience we provide.

Job Summary:

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responds to patient inquiries both in person and via telephone.
• Schedules patient appointments.
• Maintains patient records and perform administrative tasks.
• Sets up area for exams/procedures and room patients.
• Instructs patients in the collection of specimens.
• Assists in performing testing under the supervision of staff.
• Assists physician with patient care for routine examinations.
• Cleans and prepares supplies and instruments. Maintains inventory.
• Obtains vital signs.
• Respects patient confidentiality and maintains Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act (HIPAA) compliance.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

• Must be at least 16 years of age prior to start date and current high school student
• Acceptance into Youth Apprenticeship program through local high school
• For IL/MO: Completion of a state approved unlicensed assist personnel program (UAP) or meets the exempted UAP guidelines (documented proof required) or equivalency for licensing

EXPERIENCE

• No experience required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Constant standing and walking.
• Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication.
• Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms malfunctioning machinery etc.
• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Frequent reaching gripping and keyboard use/data entry.
• Frequent use of vision for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
• Occasional bending stooping crawling kneeling sitting squatting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
• Occasional use of vision to judge distances and spatial relationships.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Occasional lifting/moving patients.
• Occasional use of smell to detect/recognize odors.
• Occasional driving.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

State of Work Location: Illinois Missouri

• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)

State of Work Location: Oklahoma

• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• And
• Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) - Oklahoma State Department of Health

State of Work Location: Wisconsin

• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• And
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry

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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.

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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. Click here to learn more.