Surgical Intermediate Nursing Assistant, Full-Time

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical health plans

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Retirement contributions

Childcare center

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Saint Luke’s Health System in Kansas City, MO is seeking a Nursing Assistant to join our team. This role welcomes both certified CNAs and those new to the field with 6 weeks of on-the-job training.

You will assist with activities of daily living under supervision, help improve throughput and patient experience, and collaborate with RNs and LPNs. Full-time day shift with self-scheduling options.

Qualifications

• Applicable Experience: Less than 1 year; Basic Life Support (BLS) required by American Heart Association or Red Cross.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect patient care under RN/LPN supervision.
• Assist with activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, feeding, toileting, mobility).
• Collaborate with healthcare team to optimize patient care and throughput.

Skills

CNA

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Job Description Saint Luke’s Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri, is seeking a Nursing Assistant to join our team.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), a nursing assistant, a patient care tech or even someone interested in becoming a nursing assistant and providing patient care. Those candidates that are not certified or that do not have applicable experience will receive 6 weeks of on the job training to learn the position. This training would be full time. After training, your schedule would be full-time, day shift with the flexibility that comes with self-scheduling. You will have the opportunity to help improve hospital throughput and capacity while enhancing the patient experience. Our nursing assistants make an impact on our patient’s hospital stay daily by providing individualized care in a positive and supportive work environment. We are proud to treat our patients and each other with respect and kindness, ensuring our vision of being “The Best Place to Get Care. The Best Place to Give Care”.

To be successful in this role, you will need to have strong communication and time management skills. We are seeking Nursing Assistants who are team oriented, eager to expand their skills, and possesses a strong attention to detail. We are excited to offer opportunities for entry level and experienced CNAs, nursing assistants and patient care techs. If you have had an interest in providing patient care but don’t have experience or have worked in home health, the 6 weeks of training will be able to allow you to start in your position with the skills and confidence to perform your position.

The Work

Provides patient care under the direction and supervision of an RN or LPN. Performs direct and indirect patient care tasks. Provides assistance with activities of daily living and care such as bathing, hygiene, elimination and toileting, nutrition, feeding, hydration, ambulation and positioning. Anticipates the patient’s family needs in a proactive fashion. Individualizes and modifies care according to the patient’s needs. Collaborates with other health care team members to enhance the provision of patient care.

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.

Benefits

• Medical health plans
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Retirement contributions
• Childcare center
• Employee Assistance Program

Why Saint Luke’s?

We believe in creating a collaborative environment, while looking for innovative ways to improve. We offer competitive salaries and benefits packages to all eligible employees:

Find out more about what Saint Luke’s offers: http://www.saintlukeskc.org/about-saint-lukes