Compassionate Nursing Assistant - Day Shift, Full-Time

Willis-Knighton-Health-System; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Willis-Knighton Health System in Shreveport, LA seeks a Nursing Assistant for a full-time Day shift on a busy med/surg/telemetry unit. The role involves direct patient contact, vital signs documentation, and supporting daily living activities, with required CPR/BLS certification.

New hires receive hospital and unit orientation. The candidate should have a stable work history and be prepared to work every other weekend and some holidays.

Qualifications

• Experience in nursing assistant roles and patient contact.
• Basic Life Support/CPR certification required or obtainable via Career Institute.
• Stable work history preferred and ability to work every other weekend and some holidays.

Responsibilities

• Take vital signs and accurately document findings.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living and personal hygiene.
• Provide support to nursing staff as needed on the med/surg/telemetry unit.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient care

Work ethic

Orientation completion

Education

BLS/CPR certification

Job description

Willis-Knighton Health System in Shreveport, LA seeks a Nursing Assistant for a full-time Day shift on a busy med/surg/telemetry unit. The role involves direct patient contact, vital signs documentation, and supporting daily living activities, with required CPR/BLS certification.

New hires receive hospital and unit orientation. The candidate should have a stable work history and be prepared to work every other weekend and some holidays.