Nurse Assistant

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

Shreveport , LA

Nursing

Full-Time , Day , 7a

This busy med/surg/telemetry unit is seeking a nursing assistant to complement our professional staff. We prefer the experienced nursing assistant who enjoys patient contact, exhibits a great work ethic and, most importantly, has demonstrated a stable past work history. They will be required to work every other weekend and some holidays.

The job duties include, but are not limited to, vital signsdocumentation and promptly reporting any abnormalities to the nursing staff, assisting with activities of daily living, patient hygiene and providing any unexpected assistance the nursing staff may require. New employees receive a comprehensive hospital orientation and unit-specific orientation. Basic Life Support or CPR—friends and family certification is required for this position and can be obtained through our Career Institute.