Nursing Assistant Hiring Event (Experienced & Inexperienced Welcome)
About The Position
St. Francis is hiring experienced and inexperienced Patient Care Associates (Nursing Assistants) as well as those looking to become Patient Care Associates. Selected applicants will complete a comprehensive orientation meant to train each individual on the ins and outs of patient care at St. Francis Hospital. Upon successful completion of this program, chosen applicants are awarded a role working at our facility in one of our numerous specialties. This program requires a four-week training period during which candidates must be available Monday through Friday. After successfully completing training, candidates will move into their previously selected position, which includes a rotating weekend schedule. Nursing students actively enrolled in a BSN program that have completed Fundamentals of Nursing are welcome to apply! The program includes skills such as patient care activities like proper hygienic care (bathing, showering, shaving, etc.), assisting with hydration and nutrition, ambulation and transportation of patients, therapeutic communication and assisting in emergency situations. BLS certification is provided. Training/Orientation is fully paid at the same rate of the position. Learning is classroom-style and supplemented with hands-on clinical training. There is an agreement to a 1-year commitment period working at St. Francis Hospital upon successful completion of the training program.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Passion for patient care, positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Nursing students actively enrolled in a BSN program that have completed Fundamentals of Nursing are welcome to apply
Nice To Haves
- Customer Service experience
- Caregiver experience
- Demonstrated interest and/or exposure to healthcare
Responsibilities
- Assist with patient care activities such as proper hygienic care (bathing, showering, shaving, etc.)
- Assist with hydration and nutrition
- Assist with ambulation and transportation of patients
- Engage in therapeutic communication
- Assist in emergency situations
Benefits
- Fully paid immersive, patient-focused classroom and on-the-job training
- Comprehensive compensation
- Benefits
- Retirement pension plan
- Generous Tuition Reimbursement
- Opportunities for advancement and growth in the healthcare field
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
