Nurse Assistant, Post Anesthesia Care

Saint Francis Healthcare System • Cape Girardeau, MO

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About The Position

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

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 within 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 failure to pass state licensure examinations within 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 as delegated by licensed nursing personnel.
• Provide basic patient care, including bathing and hygiene, elimination and toileting, nutrition, feeding and hydration, ambulation, and positioning.
• Conduct regular patient rounds on the nursing unit to support patient safety and satisfaction.
• Communicate effectively with all team members.
• Provide age-appropriate care.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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