Nurse Assistant (NA)/ Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) - Progressive Care Unit

St. Francis Medical Center • Cape Girardeau, MO

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Assistant performs direct and indirect patient-care tasks as delegated by appropriate licensed nursing personnel. The primary responsibility is to provide basic patient care, including bathing and hygiene, elimination and toileting, nutrition, feeding and hydration, and ambulation and positioning. The Nurse Assistant supports patient safety and satisfaction by conducting regular rounds on the nursing unit and communicating effectively with all team members. The role requires knowledge and skills to provide age-appropriate patient care.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• BLS certification.
• Successful completion, with proof, of an unlicensed assistive personnel curriculum meeting the minimum training standards in 19 CSR 30-20.125, or one of the listed alternatives: documented experience in the past three years as a Nursing Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician, Emergency Room Technician, or Surgical Technician; completion of an LPN program outside the United States while awaiting the licensure examination; nursing student completion of fundamentals or an equivalent course; nursing licensure candidate who failed the state licensure examinations in the past three years; or certification as a nursing assistant under section 198.082, RSMo.

Nice To Haves

• Previous hospital or nursing home experience.
• Previous computer experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform direct and indirect patient-care tasks delegated by appropriate licensed nursing personnel.
• Provide basic care, including bathing and hygiene, elimination and toileting, nutrition, feeding and hydration, and ambulation and positioning.
• Conduct regular patient rounds on the nursing unit to support patient safety and satisfaction.
• Communicate effectively with all team members.
• Provide care appropriate to the patient's age.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage, available on the first of the month after hire date for eligible colleagues.
• Saint Francis Medical Services Discount.
• Earned Time Off based on relevant years of work history, combining vacation, sick, holidays, and personal days.
• Retirement benefits, including immediate matching by SFHS.
• Education assistance up to $5,000 per calendar year for one year of service after graduation.
• Benefit Support through Health Advocate.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Identity Theft Protection.
• Pet Insurance.
• Earned Wage Access.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED