Medical Surgical CNA

St. Joseph Medical Center • Kansas City, MO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Surgical CNA, also referred to as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Med-Surg CNA, assists with patient care on the Medical Surgical Renal unit (4E). The role supports patients with daily activities, mobility, feeding, and vital signs while monitoring for changes in their condition. The CNA also supports nurses by maintaining supplies, assisting with wound care under an RN’s direction, and helping ensure a clean, safe environment. This is a full-time, 36-hour-per-week position working 12-hour night shifts from 6:45 p.m. to 7:15 a.m. at St. Joseph Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri.

Requirements

• Current Certified Nursing Assistant certificate upon hire; required.
• Current BLS certification upon hire and maintained as current.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• At least six months of previous experience in an acute care hospital or physician’s office is preferred.

Nice To Haves

• At least six months of previous experience in an acute care hospital or physician’s office.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, and toileting.
• Help patients with mobility, including turning, repositioning, and transferring, to help prevent skin breakdown.
• Feed patients who need assistance and monitor intake and output.
• Take and record vital signs, including temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration.
• Observe and report changes in a patient’s condition to nurses.
• Assist with wound care under the direction of an RN.
• Stock and maintain supplies in patient rooms.
• Help keep the environment clean and safe.
• Transport patients within the hospital.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
• Bereavement leave, FMLA, and other leave options.
• Employer 401(k) options.
• Tuition reimbursement options.
• Life, disability, and other insurance options.
• Additional benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed