Nurse Assistant, Same Day Surgery
About The Position
The Nurse Assistant performs direct and indirect patient care tasks as delegated by appropriate licensed nursing personnel. The role provides 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 the knowledge and skills to provide care appropriate to the patient’s age. This is a full-time, day-shift position working 72 hours per two-week pay period, with variable shift start times, Monday through Friday. Benefits are available.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- BLS certification.
- Successful completion of an unlicensed assistive personnel curriculum meeting the minimum training standards in 19 CSR 30-20.125, or one of the following: 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 who failed the 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, toileting, nutrition, feeding, 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 care appropriate to the patient’s age.
Benefits
- Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage, available on the first of the month after hire date.
- Saint Francis Medical Services Discount.
- Earned Time Off based on relevant years of work history, combining vacation, sick time, 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.
- 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
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
