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Job Highlights:
Are you an upcoming high school junior or senior interested in a healthcare career? Join 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 locations. Unlock your potential and make a difference starting now!
Job Highlights
Youth Apprentices in nurse aide roles join a dedicated nursing team providing the excellent patient care we’ve come to be known for. You will work with a nurse mentor who will help guide your training while providing ongoing support in the role. If direct patient care is exciting for you and you’ve already completed the Wisconsin Nurse Aide certification training with a passing score on the state exam, this could be the perfect role for you.
Education and 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 Program in accordance with your local school criteria
Reliable transportation to get to and from work
Satisfactory progress towards graduation
Commit to completing 450 hours at the jobsite (10-15 hours/week)
Demonstrated maturity and responsibility
Skill with attending to details, excellent attendance and a strong work ethic
Foster a culture of caring through interpersonal relationships and communication
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.
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 Missouri. We are committed to providing exceptional health care services and revealing God’s healing presence to everyone we serve. We’ve received national recognition from U.S. News & World Report, Newsweek, Forbes, Healthgrades, and Becker’s Healthcare in recognition of the quality care and patient experience we provide.
Job Summary:
Assists with administrative and clinical duties of a physician’s office from general office procedures to the technical phases of examining room assisting and elementary medical laboratory techniques.Job Responsibilities and Requirements:
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
EDUCATION
EXPERIENCE
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
State of Work Location: Illinois, Missouri
State of Work Location: Oklahoma
State of Work Location: Wisconsin
Work Shift:
Variable Shift (United States of America)Job Type:
Department:
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.
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.