Patient Care Assistant/CNA, Full-time Nights

The University of Kansas Hospital; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Patient Care Assistants for full-time night shifts. This role offers the chance to work closely with nursing staff, providing essential care and support to patients in both acute and critical care settings. Responsibilities include performing vital signs, assisting with daily living activities, and ensuring a safe environment for patients. With a strong focus on teamwork and patient-centered care, this position is ideal for those looking to make a meaningful impact in healthcare. Join a supportive team that values excellence and compassion in patient care!

Benefits

Excellent Benefits Package

Weekend Rotations

Career Growth Opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be a high school graduate or have a GED.
• Certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) required.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic nursing skills including vital signs, ADLs, and specimen collection.
• Maintain a safe and clean patient environment, addressing high fall risks.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Interpersonal Relationships

Technical Skills

Basic Nursing Skills

Education

High School Graduate or GED

Tools

O2 Documentation System

Job description

Patient Care Assistant/CNA, Full-time Nights

Job ID: R-42442 Location: Kansas City, Kansas

Position Summary / Career Interest:

Full-time Nights positions available!! Work 3 - 12 hour shifts (7pm-7:30am) with weekend rotations. Excellent Benefits package!! Work in our inpatient units at Bell Hospital, Cambridge Hospital, and the Heart Center. Both Acute Care and Critical Care opportunities available. The Patient Care Assistant is an unlicensed staff member who is accountable to and completes delegated tasks from the RN in a caring and culturally sensitive manner, with excellent customer service at all times. Demonstrates competence in the areas of critical thinking, interpersonal relationships, and technical skills related to delegated tasks. Provides basic nursing skills, including but not limited to: Vital signs and pulse oximetry; finger stick blood glucose; ADL's; recording intake and output; collecting urine, stool, sputum specimens; apply/remove compression hose; SCDs etc.; emptying drains, urinary catheters, NG tubes, and ostomies; additional skills to meet unit needs. Documents in O2 all tasks, I&O, percentage of meals eaten, etc. Maintains a neat, clutter free and clean patient room and work environment. Maintains a safe patient environment to include High Fall Risk interventions as appropriate for high fall risk patients. This can include but not limited to: hourly rounds; answering call lights in person, promptly for all patients on the unit. Demonstrates proper hand hygiene, standard precautions, and isolation principles. They care for the patient in restraints; including ROM and fluids/toileting; reorienting confused patients; reinforcement of patient/family education regarding fall and safety precautions. Promptly notifies the RN of change in vital signs from baseline or expected result, change in mental status or condition, any breakdown in skin integrity or redness of skin, patient report of pain, any other patient needs, concerns or issues. Must complete other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and/or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• Provides basic nursing skills, including but not limited to: vital signs and pulse oximetry; finger stick blood glucose; ADL’s; recording intake and output; collecting urine, stool, sputum specimens; applying/removing compression hose; SCDs etc.; emptying drains, urinary catheters, NG tubes, and ostomies. Additional skills to meet unit needs.
• Documents in O2 all tasks, I&O, percentage of meals eaten, etc.
• Maintains a neat, clutter free and clean patient room and work environment.
• Maintains a safe patient environment to include High Fall Risk interventions as appropriate for high fall risk patients. This can include but is not limited to: hourly rounds; answering call lights in person, promptly for all patients on the unit.
• Demonstrates proper hand hygiene, standard precautions, and isolation principles.
• Cares for the patient in restraints, including ROM and fluids/toileting; reorienting confused patients; reinforcement of patient/family education regarding fall and safety precautions.
• Promptly notifies the RN of change in vital signs from baseline or expected result, change in mental status or condition, any breakdown in skin integrity or redness of skin, patient report of pain, and any other patient needs, concerns or issues.
• These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience

• High School Graduate or GED

Required Licensure and Certification

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) within 14 days
• Certified Nurse Aide / Assistant (CNA) - State Department for Aging and Disability Services (KS), Department of Health & Senior Services (MO) - Includes licenses for all other states OR
• Medical Assistant Diploma OR
• Documentation of Fundamentals of Nursing Course verifying required basic skills (required at time of hire) OR
• Minimum of 18 months in a specialty tech position OR
• Completion of the Gold Standard Intern Program/Acute Care School with University of Kansas Health System

We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or genetic information.