Certified Nurse Assistant, Nurse Assistant, or Trainee - 200 W - Night Shift
About The Position
This position functions within a classroom and clinical learning environment to obtain training as unlicensed assistive personnel. While in the clinical learning environment, the individual will provide basic patient care under the direction and supervision of a clinical educator and nursing staff. During clinical rotation, duties may include taking vitals, bathing, dressing, moving patients, changing linens, and other duties within their scope of practice as directed. The individual will obtain information on patient condition as requested by nursing staff or the clinical educator and report any changes in patient condition. At the end of the training, a competency assessment will be administered to validate learning. The 200 Medical-Surgical unit is a 30-bed unit that cares for patients admitted from the Emergency Department, Post-Anesthesia Care Unit, Critical Care Units, and physician offices. The team serves a broad age range, from young adults to patients over 100, offering diverse and valuable clinical experiences. The unit specializes in medical, surgical, and gynecologic/oncology care. Common procedures include hysterectomies, mastectomies, bowel resections, and various oncology surgeries. Chemotherapy is occasionally administered, and patients may require telemetry monitoring or oxygen support. Team members on this unit gain exposure to a wide range of diagnoses, allowing them to build a strong, versatile skill set. The unit is known for its supportive, team-focused culture and offers professional development opportunities such as precepting and advancement through the clinical ladder.
Requirements
- 3 months experience as a nursing assistant in an inpatient or long-term care setting, EMT, or Surgical Technologist in the past 3 years OR Completed an Unlicensed Assistive Personnel Program within the past 3 years OR Completed the “fundamentals of nursing” course with clinical in an accredited nursing program or practical nursing education program OR Must have Missouri CNA License OR Must have MO CNA Appendix AND MO CNA license must be obtained within 120 days of hire
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Exhibits valuable time management skills
- Strong analytical/problem solving skills.
- Flexibility and ability to work in a multi-tasking environment.
- Is available for work on a consistent and timely basis
- Conscientious, thorough, accurate, and reliable when performing and completing job tasks
- BLS must be obtained within 90 days
Nice To Haves
- Prior patient care or health care related experience
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
Responsibilities
- Provide basic patient care under direction and supervision of clinical educator and nursing staff.
- Take vitals.
- Bathe patients.
- Dress patients.
- Move patients.
- Change linens.
- Perform other duties within their scope of practice as directed.
- Obtain information on patient condition as requested by the nursing staff or clinical educator.
- Report any changes in patient condition.
Benefits
- Medical
- Vision
- Dental
- Retirement with Employer Match
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
