Pulmonary Nursing Assistant, Full-Time

Saint Luke's Health System; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Luke’s Health System in the Kansas City area seeks a Nursing Assistant to provide direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Responsibilities include basic care such as bathing, hygiene, feeding, hydration, and support during rounds to improve patient safety and satisfaction.

The role requires less than 1 year of applicable experience and a Basic Life Support certification.

Qualifications

• Less than 1 year of applicable experience.
• BLS certification required (AHA or Red Cross).
• Performs direct and indirect patient care tasks as delegated by the Registered Nurse.
• Supports patient safety and satisfaction through rounds and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic patient care such as bathing, hygiene, nutrition feeding and hydration.
• Assist with elimination, toileting, ambulation and positioning.
• Conduct regular patient rounds and communicate effectively with the care team.

Skills

Direct patient care

Team communication

Patient safety

Tools

BLS certification (AHA/Red Cross)

Job description

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 Night (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