Nurse Aide — Compassionate Patient Care & Telemetry Support

Samaritan Hospital; Missouri; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Samaritan Hospital is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide direct patient care and assist with daily living activities in a hospital setting.

The role supports pediatric, adult, and elderly patients, with emphasis on comfort, safety, and patient dignity. Responsibilities include data collection, charting, and collaboration with the nursing team, while maintaining confidentiality and professional standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Certification as Nursing Assistant preferred.
• Basic computer literacy and telemetry familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Provides care in a non-judgmental, non-discriminatory manner while respecting patient diversity and rights.
• Assists with and provides direct personal care related to activities of daily living.
• Transports patients and assists with ambulation as needed.
• Repositions patients frequently to prevent pressure injuries.
• Offers emotional support to patients' families.
• Maintains a clean, safe environment for patients, visitors and staff.
• Collects patient data and documents accurately.
• Charts procedures and patient care as per policy.
• Follows hospital policies and nursing procedures; participates in learning sessions.
• Keeps patient charts confidential and reports changes to the nursing staff.
• Watched for telemetry alarms and assists in monitoring equipment.

Skills

Basic computer literacy

Telemetry Alarm Acknowledgement

EKG interpretation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Nursing Assistant certification preferred

Job description

Samaritan Hospital is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide direct patient care and assist with daily living activities in a hospital setting.

The role supports pediatric, adult, and elderly patients, with emphasis on comfort, safety, and patient dignity. Responsibilities include data collection, charting, and collaboration with the nursing team, while maintaining confidentiality and professional standards.