Nurse Assistant - Float Pool, PRN

Montgomery College; Cape Girardeau, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Francis Healthcare System is seeking a Nurse Assistant to support patient care on the nursing unit. You will perform direct and indirect tasks including bathing, feeding, hygiene, and positioning, while ensuring patient safety and comfort.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED and completion of an unlicensed assistive personnel curriculum per Missouri standards. BLS certification is required, with preferred prior hospital or long-term care experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Successful completion of an unlicensed assistive personnel curriculum per Missouri standards.
• Experience as Nursing Assistant/EMT/Surgical Technician in past 3 years or nursing student with fundamentals completed.
• Nursing licensure candidate or CNA certification as defined by Missouri statutes.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect patient care as delegated by licensed personnel.
• Assist with bathing, hygiene, nutrition, hydration, elimination, and positioning.
• Support patient safety and satisfaction; perform regular rounds and communicate with care team.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Patient care

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

BLS Certification

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The Nurse Assistant is responsible for performing direct and indirect patient care tasks as delegated by the appropriate licensed nursing personnel. The primary responsibility of the Nurse Assistant is to provide basic patient cares such as bathing and hygiene, elimination and toileting, nutrition feeding and hydration, and ambulation and positioning. The Nurse Assistant supports patient safety and patient satisfaction by performing regular patient rounds on the nursing unit and effectively communicating with all team members. The Nurse Assistant demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient.

JOB DETAILS AND REQUIREMENTS

Education: High School Diploma or GED- required

Successful and proof of completion of an unlicensed assistive personnel curriculum that meets the minimum training standards as outlined in 19 CSR 30-20.125 required

• or: has documented experience as a Nursing Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician, Emergency Room Technician or Surgical Technician in the past three (3) years;
• or has completed a LPN program outside the US and is awaiting the licensure examination;
• or is a nursing student who has completed fundamentals or equivalent course;
• or was a nursing licensure candidate who failed to pass the state licensure examinations in the past three (3) years;
• or is certified as a nursing assistant as defined in section 198.082, RSMo.

Certifications & Licensures

BLS Certification

Experience: Previous hospital or nursing home experience-preferred Previous computer experience-preferred

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Why Work at Saint Francis?

Saint Francis Healthcare System began in 1875 when three courageous Franciscan Sisters answered a call to care for those in need. What started as a 12‑bed hospital has grown into the region’s leading healthcare system—recognized nationally for exceptional quality, safety, and patient experience. Today, Saint Francis serves more than 715,000 people across five states. With a 306‑bed Medical Center, nearly 3,000 team members, and over 300 providers, Saint Francis is not only the largest healthcare system between St. Louis and Memphis—it’s a powerful economic anchor for the communities it serves. You’ll find more than 50 specialties, the region’s only Level III Emergency and Trauma Center, and southeast Missouri’s first Level III NICU. The system’s employed physician group, Saint Francis Medical Partners, supports more than 40 outreach clinics and 70% of the area’s primary care providers.

Mission

To provide a ministry of healing, wellness, quality, and love inspired by our faith in Jesus Christ.

Vision

To be a leading Catholic healthcare system that celebrates and protects the gift of life by providing exceptional patient outcomes in quality, safety, access and value.

Values You Can Feel Every Day Integrity: Doing what’s right, even when no one is watching Stewardship: Managing resources wisely for the future Faith: Believing in a purpose greater than ourselves Hope: Lifting up those who feel discouraged Joy: Serving others with a grateful, happy heart Compassion: Seeing others through Christ's eyes Excellence: Always striving to be the best Dignity: Respecting human life from beginning to end

If You’re Looking to Make a True Impact… Saint Francis offers a workplace where your work has purpose, your team feels like family, and your contributions support a mission that has been changing lives for more than 150 years.

Total Rewards

• Comprehensive and affordable health coverage including medical, prescription, dental and vision - available on the first of the month after hire date
• Retirement benefits including SFHS immediate matching
• Education Assistance benefits up to $5,000 per calendar year for one year of service after graduation
• Other benefits including: Benefit Support through Health Advocate, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Earned Wage Access

To learn more about our Total Rewards package and eligibility, visit www.sfmc.net/careers/benefits/.

Saint Francis Healthcare System provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Saint Francis Healthcare System complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA) should you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a currently open position with Saint Francis Healthcare System, please call 573-331-5152 or email us at [e-mail].

Guided by our mission to provide a ministry of healing, wellness, quality and love inspired by our faith in Jesus Christ, Saint Francis Healthcare System delivers progressive and innovative health care services to Southeast Missouri and beyond. Our colleagues are called to compassionately serve, while seeing others through Christ’s eyes. Saint Francis’s commitment to excellence in quality and service is what sets us apart.