Clinical Partner Student

SSM Health Rehabilitation Hospital

2mo ago

Applications are closed

Job
Full-time
Entry Level
Healthcare
Saint Louis

Requirements

No education required
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.

Responsibilities

Contributes to the overall quality and safe care for patients by answering call lights, taking vital signs and monitoring behavior and physical condition for progress or deterioration.
Creates 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.
Contributes to quality care and safety by assisting and performing procedures such as toileting, turning, cough and deep breathing, catheter care, collection of biological specimens, measuring and recording intake and output of fluids.
Contributes to exceptional patient satisfaction by establishing a compassionate environment by timely responses to patients' needs, open communication and providing emotional and psychological support.
Contributes to safety and quality care by relaying information via charting and communicating to team members.
Attends classes and clinical rotations as determined by program.
Communicates clearly with instructors, associates and patients.
Complies with privacy and confidentiality policies related to utilization of the medical record.
Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
Performs other duties as assigned.

FAQs

What are the primary responsibilities of a Clinical Partner Student?

The primary responsibilities include providing assistance to nursing staff and physicians, participating in patient care responsibilities under the direct supervision of a registered nurse, and supporting the overall positive patient care experience.

What is the main focus of the training program for Clinical Partner Students?

The training program focuses on developing skills necessary to provide quality patient care, learn proper procedures and protocols, and understand the role and responsibilities of a clinical partner in a healthcare setting.

Will I be working directly with patients as a Clinical Partner Student?

Yes, as a Clinical Partner Student, you will be working directly with patients under the supervision of a registered nurse. Your responsibilities may include assisting with patient care, taking vital signs, and providing support during procedures.

What qualifications are required to become a Clinical Partner Student?

Typically, qualifications include being enrolled in a healthcare-related program at a university or college, having completed relevant coursework, and having the necessary certifications or licenses required for patient care. Additionally, strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a passion for healthcare are important qualities for this role.

SSM Health Rehabilitation Hospital

Our shared goals and vision for the future define who we are and what we can achieve at SSM Health Rehabilitation.

Science & Healthcare

Industry

1001-5000

Employees

1900

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

As the leading provider of comprehensive rehabilitation services in the St. Louis area, SSM Health Rehabilitation Hospital delivers specialized care and advanced treatment that enables individuals to rebuild their lives. SSM Health Rehabilitation Hospital encompasses a variety of settings for occupational, speech and physical therapy. Our experienced team of rehabilitation professionals is committed to helping each patient recover the strengths, skills, independence and confidence to return home to family and friends, and resume work, school or community activities. But most of all, perhaps, we offer hope: the hope of medical science, the hope of healing, and the hope of recovery.