Medical Surgical CNA

Prime Healthcare; Missouri; On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Job summary

Prime Healthcare's St. Joseph Medical Center in Kansas City, MO is seeking a Med Surg Renal CNA to support patient care on the 4E unit. This role covers essential daily activities, mobility, feeding, and monitoring vital signs under RN supervision.

The position runs nights on 12-hour shifts (6:45pm–7:15am) with 36 hours per week and full benefits. Current CNA license and BLS are required, with prior acute care experience preferred. Prime Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• Current CNA certificate required at hire.
• BLS certification required at hire and maintained.
• Knowledge of Medical Terminology.
• Six months' previous acute care hospital or physician's office experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs) and mobility.
• Support daily activities, feeding, and vitals.
• Record and report vital signs and changes to nurses.
• Maintain supplies and a clean, safe environment.
• Assist in transporting patients within the hospital.

Skills

Medical Terminology

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant certificate

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

Overview

Department: Med Surg RenalEmployment Type: Full Time (36 hours/week)

Shifts Available: Nights

Hours: 12-Hour shifts - 6:45pm to 7:15am

Location: St. Joseph Medical Center - Kansas City, MO

We are seeking aMed Surg Renal CNA, also referred to as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Med-Surg CNA. Our Med Surg Renal CNA will assist with patient care on our Medical Surgical Renal unit (4E) by supporting daily activities, mobility, feeding, and vital signs while monitoring for any changes. Additionally, the Med Surg CNA will help nurses by maintaining supplies, assisting with wound care, and ensuring a clean, safe environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) like bathing, dressing, and toileting
• Help with mobility, including turning, repositioning, and transferring patients to prevent skin breakdown, you may also feed patients who need assistance and monitor intake/output
• Take and record vital signs (temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiration), observe and report changes in a patient's condition to nurses, you may also help with wound care under the direction of an RN
• Stock and maintain supplies in patient rooms, ensure the environment stays clean and safe
• Assist in transporting patients within the hospital

Qualifications

• Current Certified Nursing Assistant certificate upon hire, required
• Current BLS upon hire and maintain current
• Possesses knowledge of Medical Terminology
• Minimum six months' previous experience in an acute care hospital or physician's office preferred

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/

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Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Nights

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf