Nurse Assistant - Ortho/surgical

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a Nurse Assistant to perform essential patient care tasks, ensure safety and satisfaction, and assist with daily patient needs. Qualified candidates will have a High School Diploma, relevant training, and strong communication skills.

Benefits

Equal Employment Opportunities

Tobacco/Nicotine Cessation Program

Qualifications

• Completion of unlicensed assistive personnel curriculum required.
• Experience as Nursing Assistant, EMT, or Nursing student is acceptable.
• BLS Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform direct and indirect patient care tasks.
• Provide basic patient care including hygiene and nutrition.
• Support patient safety and satisfaction through regular rounds.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

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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- 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

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].

Saint Francis Healthcare System supports the overall health and wellness of our colleagues by discouraging the use of tobacco and nicotine products. If you are selected for a career opportunity with our organization, and are a tobacco or nicotine user, you will be required to complete a tobacco/nicotine cessation program within your first year of employment. This program is free of charge as part of our Employee Assistance Program.