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Staff Position

CNA - Medical Unit
SSM Health
Saint Louis, MO

$11-17/hour

Overview

  • Start DateASAP
  • Facility Information
    Short Term Acute Care317 bedsEpic Systems Corporation

Pay

Estimated pay
$11-17/hour

Description

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Assists with treatments ordered by provider as supervised by provider, registered nurse or licensed practical nurse. Performs select clinical duties.
  • Interviews patients, measures vital signs, and records information on patients' charts. Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients.
  • Performs basic clerical duties including answering the phone, maintaining records, and filing.
  • Performs basic materials management functions to include ordering and stocking of supplies. Assists with maintaining a clean and orderly environment.
  • Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.


EDUCATION

  • High school diploma or equivalent and graduate of accredited school of medical assisting or combination of equivalent education and experience


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.
Assists with the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a nurse practitioner, registered nurse, licensed practical nurse or physician.
Tyler Argo
Tyler Argo

Facility

SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital

3.7rating(36 reviews)
Compensation
3.7rating
Culture
3.3rating
Work Environment
3.4rating
4.0rating
Anonymous
Anonymous
Telemetry (RN)
Contract Position
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  • Short Term Acute Care
  • 317 beds
  • Epic Systems Corporation
ADDRESS1201 S Grand BlvdSaint Louis, MO 63104
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Employer

SSM Health

1.0rating(1 review)
Compensation
4.1rating
Culture
3.8rating
Work Environment
4.3rating
About
SSM Health has grown to be one of the largest integrated health systems in the country, because leadership, administration and providers work closely together to find solutions to the most pressing needs in medical care today. Collectively, our knowledge and resources are combined to innovate, optimize workflows and allow for better care delivery and patient interactions. Physicians and leadership engage in regular discussions designed to standardize practices that yield better outcomes across our system. Physicians, providers and health care leaders seeking the stability and resources of a large, reputable integrated health system, as well as the collegiality and respect of peers and the rewards of practicing in a faith-based organization, choose SSM Health as their ideal practice setting. SSM Health's 23 hospitals, more than 290+ physician offices and outpatient care sites, and 10 post-acute facilities offer vast opportunities to shape the future of health care throughout Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma and Wisconsin.
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About Saint Louis, MO

As a travel nurse in Saint Louis, MO here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • The cost of living in Saint Louis is lower than the national average, making it an affordable city for travel nurses.
  • Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
Weather
  • Summer average highs are around 89°F, and winter average lows are around 23°F.
Furnished Housing
  • Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Saint Louis, with options ranging from furnished apartments to corporate housing.
Transportation
  • Saint Louis is car-friendly, but it also has a public transportation system including buses and a light rail system called Metrolink.
Demographics
  • Saint Louis has a diverse population with a wide age range.
  • Common health issues include heart disease and obesity.
  • There is a large population of travel nurses due to the presence of multiple healthcare facilities.
Things to Do
  • Saint Louis offers a variety of activities including a vibrant restaurant scene, art museums like the Saint Louis Art Museum, live music venues, sports events such as baseball games at Busch Stadium, and outdoor attractions like the Missouri Botanical Garden and Forest Park.
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