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WI-Monroe Clinic Hospital

Worker Type:

Intern/Temporary (Trainee)

Job Highlights:

Are you a 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. 

 

Job Details 

Effectively work as part of a team, communicate effectively with close attention to details 

Maintain academic and attendance requirements for participation in the Youth Apprenticeship Program 

Participate in progress reviews scheduled with mentors, school staff, parent(s) or guardian(s), and employer 

Contribute to the overall quality and safe care for patients by answering call lights, taking vital signs and monitoring behavior and physical condition   

Create a positive patient experience by assisting patients with their activities of daily living including assisting with baths, ambulating, feeding, skin care, personal and oral hygiene and making occupied and unoccupied beds 

Assist with performing procedures such as toileting, turning, cough and deep breathing, catheter care, collection of biological specimens, measuring and recording intake and output of fluids 

Contribute to exceptional patient satisfaction by establishing a compassionate environment by timely responses to patients' needs, open communication and providing emotional and psychological support 

Contribute to safety and quality care by relaying information via charting and communicating to team members 

Perform other duties as assigned 

 

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 

 

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

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 and currently enrolled in High School or 18 years of age with a High School diploma/GED

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

    Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)    And    Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) - Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)

 
State of Work Location: Missouri

    Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)    And    Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) - Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services

     
State of Work Location: Oklahoma

    Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)    And        Advanced Unlicensed Assistant - Oklahoma Board of Nursing (OBN)        Or        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 Department of Health Services        Or        Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry

Work Shift:

Variable Shift (United States of America)

Job Type:

Employee

Department:

1001000028 Inpatient Services

Scheduled Weekly Hours:15

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.