CNA / Nurse Tech: Surgical Specialties

University of Missouri Health Care • Columbia, MO

6h • Onsite

About The Position

Surgical Specialties is a 28-bed unit dedicated to the care of surgical and trauma patients, handling a wide range of complex general surgery cases, often involving abdominal interventions, and specializing in elective bariatric surgeries. MU Health Care is a Level 1 Trauma Center, with staff expertly trained to manage trauma and acute care surgical patients with diverse diagnoses and injuries, often requiring the use of wounds, drains, braces, and specialized equipment. The team works collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team, including physical and occupational therapy, dietary services, social work, and consulting physicians, to ensure the highest standard of patient care. MU Health Care is looking for a dedicated individual ready to make a meaningful impact on patient care. This role is for someone passionate about providing support and comfort to patients. As a Nurse Tech, you will be a vital link in ensuring seamless patient transfers, meal deliveries, and feeding assistance. Exceptional organizational skills are needed to manage multiple tasks and maintain an environment of order and efficiency. You will play a pivotal role in training and educating new staff members, contributing to a culture of continuous learning. Join us to be a beacon of care and compassion, assisting patients with daily tasks, performing essential medical checks, and responding promptly to patient needs. At MU Health Care, you will be the heart of our patient-centered approach, making a genuine difference in the lives of those we serve.

Requirements

• Is enrolled in a professional or practical nursing education program and has or will complete a Fundamentals of Nursing course within 90 days
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) exam registration
• Proof of certification as a Patient Care Technician (PCT)
• Direct patient care experience in the past three (3) years as a medical assistant, nursing assistant, emergency medical technician, or surgical technician
• Completion within the last three (3) years, or will complete within 180 days, an Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP) training program and clinical log demonstrating 100 hours of patient care experience
• Nursing licensure candidate who was unsuccessful on the state licensure examinations in the past three (3) years
• Completion a nursing program outside the United States and is awaiting the licensure examination in this country

Nice To Haves

• Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing staff /ancillary staff in transferring patients from bed to bed, stretcher or wheelchair, pickup and delivery of patient meal trays, and assisting with patient feeding as directed.
• Demonstrate the ability to organize workload and manage multiple tasks while maintaining a clutter-free and orderly environment including prompt answering of unit telephones and accurate delivery of messages and information to patients, families, visitors, staff, and personnel upon request.
• Educate and train new staff members in the responsibilities of the Care Team Associate role.
• Perform other duties as delegated by nursing staff and unit management as needed in both routine and emergent situations.
• Perform patient position changes, placement and removal of patient equipment, daily hygiene care, simple non-sterile dressing changes, finger stick glucose checks, may perform venipuncture to obtain a blood sample, maintain quality control checks, and deliver/retrieve lab specimens and supplies as requested.
• Responsible for accurate and timely entry of information into the bed-management system.
• Responsible for prompt response to patient call lights and addressing patient needs using positive guest relations skills while ensuring patient vital signs, intake, output, height, and weight were obtained and documented as directed.
• May complete unit/department-specific duties as outlined in department documents.

Benefits

• Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one
• Generous paid leave and paid time off, including nine holidays
• Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8% and full vesting in three years
• Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)
• Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees