Certified Nursing Assistant
About The Position
The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) will provide basic nursing care and support at Fulton State Hospital in Fulton, Missouri. The role is scheduled for four 12-hour shifts per week on the day shift, with weekend and holiday coverage potentially required. Day shift hours are 6:45 AM–7:15 PM. Selected candidates must attend five consecutive weeks of paid New Employee Orientation from 8:00 AM–4:30 PM. No absences are allowed during orientation. The position is contingent upon contract award, with a contract length of up to 12 months. The stated pay is $28 per hour; eligible travelers may receive a blended pay package that includes a weekly stipend. The posting also describes a $32-per-hour blended rate. The anticipated start date is December 1, 2026, or until filled.
Requirements
- Current CNA certification.
- Ability to successfully complete required background and clearance processes.
- Ability to attend the full five-week mandatory orientation without absences.
- Availability to work the assigned day or night schedule, including weekends and holidays as needed.
Responsibilities
- Provide basic nursing care and support, including taking vital signs, assisting with hygiene, ambulation, and transfers.
- Document patient location, status, and activities.
- Escort patients as needed within and occasionally outside the hospital.
- Assist with keeping patient common areas clean.
- Identify safety hazards and emergency situations and take appropriate action.
- Communicate changes in patients’ conditions.
- Follow infection prevention and control procedures.
- Comply with Fulton State Hospital and Missouri Department of Mental Health policies and procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Paid New Employee Orientation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
