Nurse Assistant (NA)/ Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) - Progressive Care Unit

Saint Francis Healthcare System; Cape Girardeau (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

ETO (Earned Time Off)

Retirement benefits

Education assistance up to $5,000 per

SFHS discount

Job summary

Saint Francis Healthcare System is seeking a Nurse Assistant to provide direct and indirect patient care under licensed staff. The role includes bathing, hygiene, nourishment and hydration, and toileting support, as well as assisting with mobility and positioning.

The position emphasizes patient safety, satisfaction, and effective communication with the care team during rounds. A high school diploma or GED is required, and BLS certification is required; prior hospital or nursing home experience

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Complete unlicensed assistive personnel curriculum per 19 CSR 30-20.125 or equivalent recent nursing aide experience within 3 years.
• BLS Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic patient care including bathing, hygiene, nutrition and toileting.
• Assist with ambulation, positioning and patient safety; communicate with the care team.
• Perform regular patient rounds to support patient safety and satisfaction.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Unlicensed assistive personnel curriculum or equivalent experience (within 3 years)

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

Time Type: Full time (72 hours per 2 week pay period), with benefits

Typical Hours: Day Shift, 7am to 7pm, every other weekend and holiday rotation.

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

Benefits

• Comprehensive and affordable health coverage including medical, prescription, dental and vision - available on the first of the month after hire date
• Saint Francis Medical Services Discount
• Earned Time Off (ETO) based on relevant years of work history. ETO combines vacation, sick, holidays, and personal days into one balance to allow for flexibility
• 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

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].