Inpatient Rehab Nursing Assistant

SLS Saint Luke's South Hospital, Inc.; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Luke’s Health System is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of the Registered Nurse in Overland Park, KS. Responsibilities include bathing, hygiene, toileting, nutrition, hydration, ambulation, and positioning, with emphasis on safety and patient satisfaction.

The role requires less than 1 year of applicable experience and a current BLS certification (American Heart Association or Red Cross).

Qualifications

• Experience: Less than 1 year.
• BLS certification (AHA or Red Cross).

Responsibilities

• Provide bathing and hygiene care to patients.
• Assist with elimination, toileting, nutrition, feeding and hydration.
• Assist with ambulation and positioning to ensure safety.
• Conduct regular patient rounds and communicate with the care team.

Education

BLS Certification

Job description

Job Description

The Nursing Assistant is responsible for performing direct and indirect patient care tasks as delegated by the Registered Nurse. The Nursing Assistant functions under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse. The primary responsibility of the Nursing Assistant is to provide basic patient cares such as bathing and hygiene elimination and toileting nutrition feeding and hydration and ambulation and positioning. The Nursing Assistant supports patient safety and patient satisfaction by performing regular patient rounds on the nursing unit and effectively communicating with all team members.

Job Requirements

• Applicable Experience: Less than 1 year
• Basic Life Support - American Heart Association or Red Cross Diploma

Full Time Day (United States of America)

Saint Luke’s Health System includes 18 hospitals and campuses across the Kansas City region, home care and hospice, behavioral health care, dozens of physician practices, a life care senior living community, and more. Find out more about what Saint Luke’s offers: http://www.saintlukeskc.org/about-saint-lukes