Orthopedics Nursing Assistant, Full-Time

Saint Luke's; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Luke's Hospital in Kansas City, MO, is seeking a dedicated Nursing Assistant for full-time day shift to support Registered Nurses in direct and indirect patient care. You will assist with bathing, hygiene, elimination and toileting, feeding and hydration, ambulation, and positioning, while performing rounds and communicating with the care team.

This role emphasizes patient safety and satisfaction in a collaborative health system and requires less than 1 year of experience and BLS

Qualifications

• Experience in patient care settings preferred but not required.
• BLS certification required or eligible.

Responsibilities

• Bathing and hygiene support for patients.
• Assistance with elimination and toileting.
• Nutrition, feeding and hydration support.
• Ambulation and positioning assistance.
• Perform patient rounds and communicate with the care team.

Skills

Direct patient care

Communication

Job description

Saint Luke's Hospital | 4401 Wornall Rd | Kansas City | MO

Full time

Job Description

The Nursing Assistant is responsible for performing direct and indirect patient care tasks as delegated by the Registered Nurse. The Nursing Assistant functions under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse. The primary responsibility of the Nursing Assistant is to provide basic patient cares such as bathing and hygiene elimination and toileting nutrition feeding and hydration and ambulation and positioning. The Nursing Assistant supports patient safety and patient satisfaction by performing regular patient rounds on the nursing unit and effectively communicating with all team members.

Job Requirements

• Applicable Experience:
• Less than 1 year
• Basic Life Support - American Heart Association or Red Cross

Job Details

Full Time

Day (United States of America)

Saint Luke’s Health System includes 18 hospitals and campuses across the Kansas City region, home care and hospice, behavioral health care, dozens of physician practices, a life care senior living community, and more. Find out more about what Saint Luke’s offers:

http://www.saintlukeskc.org/about-saint-lukes