Nurse Assistant - Float Pool, PRN
About The Position
The Nurse Assistant is responsible for performing direct and indirect patient care tasks as delegated by the appropriate licensed nursing personnel. The primary responsibility of the Nurse Assistant is to provide basic patient cares such as bathing and hygiene, elimination and toileting, nutrition feeding and hydration, and ambulation and positioning. The Nurse Assistant supports patient safety and patient satisfaction by performing regular patient rounds on the nursing unit and effectively communicating with all team members. The Nurse Assistant demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Successful and proof of completion of an unlicensed assistive personnel curriculum that meets the minimum training standards as outlined in 19 CSR 30-20.125, or has documented experience as a Nursing Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician, Emergency Room Technician or Surgical Technician in the past three (3) years; or has completed a LPN program outside the US and is awaiting the licensure examination; or is a nursing student who has completed fundamentals or equivalent course; or was a nursing licensure candidate who failed to pass the state licensure examinations in the past three (3) years; or is certified as a nursing assistant as defined in section 198.082, RSMo.
- BLS Certification.
Nice To Haves
- Previous hospital or nursing home experience.
- Previous computer experience.
Responsibilities
- Performing direct and indirect patient care tasks as delegated by licensed nursing personnel.
- Providing basic patient cares including bathing and hygiene, elimination and toileting, nutrition feeding and hydration, and ambulation and positioning.
- Supporting patient safety and satisfaction through regular patient rounds.
- Effectively communicating with all team members.
Benefits
- Comprehensive and affordable health coverage including medical, prescription, dental and vision - available on the first of the month after hire date.
- Saint Francis Medical Services Discount.
- Earned Time Off (ETO) based on relevant years of work history.
- Retirement benefits including SFHS immediate matching.
- Education Assistance benefits 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.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
