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MO-SSM Health Mission Hill

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Highlights:

Department: Home Health

Sign on Bonus: $5,000

Schedule: 8:30a-4:30pm, NO WEEKENDS

Shift Differentials: Available for Nights and Weekends

Location: 1187 Corporate Lake

At SSM Health, we know the healing power of presence begins with compassionate employees like you. Our mission and values put the patient first and helps you to feel valued while respecting teamwork and collaboration.

SSM Health is also committed to creating a partnership with employees. We ask our employees to actively engage and participate in decisions that impact on their work. We celebrate together and recognize those people who help us deliver an exceptional experience.

Join the SSM Health Team and Fulfill Your Calling!

Benefits

SSM Health offers competitive compensation and Comprehensive Benefits PackageMedical, Dental, Vision, LifeIncome based medical insurance premium discountsHSA/FSA optionsShort and Long-Term DisabilityGenerous PTO Bank 403b/401k retirement plansDaily Pay: Get paid daily doing the work you love in a way that fits your life. Tuition reimbursement, continued education, discounts, and participations in the Federal Loan Forgiveness ProgramProfessional development days and opportunities for career advancementEmployee Relief Fund to help with life’s unexpected financial emergenciesCommitment to employee wellness through our EAP

Job Summary:

Provides care to patients under the direction of a registered nurse or physician, functioning within the scope of license.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Delivers care to assigned clients and performs direct care in accordance with an established plan of care.Delivers safe care at all times that is in line with physician orders, home health policy and established nursing care standards.Maintains communication regarding patient progress with physician, supervisor, staff and family members as appropriate to the situation. Reports patient-related observations to supervising RN on a daily basis.Administers medications and observes patients for adverse reactions to medications or treatments.Provides documentation that follows the established treatment plan, supports coordination of patient care, meets regulatory requirements and ensures reimbursement.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

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing or educational equivalency for licensing

EXPERIENCE

One year licensed practical nurse experience

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS 
 
State of Work Location: Illinois 

Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)     And     Driver’s License: State of Issuance     And     Driving Record - Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)     And     Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) 

     
State of Work Location: Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin 

    Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)     And     Driver’s License: State of Issuance     And     Driving Record - Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)     And         Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Nurse Licensure Issued by Compact State         Or         Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type:

Employee

Department:

2903000114 Home Care - St. Louis

Scheduled Weekly Hours:40

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