Med/Tele Nursing Assistant, Full-Time

Saint Luke's Health System•Kansas City, MO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Saint Luke’s North on Barry Road is seeking a Nursing Assistant to join their team. This role offers an opportunity for experienced Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), nursing assistants, patient care technicians, or individuals interested in becoming a nursing assistant and providing patient care. Those without certification or applicable experience will receive 6 weeks of full-time on-the-job training. The position involves improving hospital throughput and capacity while enhancing the patient experience. Nursing assistants make a daily impact on patient hospital stays by providing individualized care in a positive and supportive work environment. The organization emphasizes treating patients and each other with respect and kindness, aligning with their vision of being “The Best Place to Get Care. The Best Place to Give Care”. Seasonal or temporary employment cannot be accommodated at this time.

Requirements

Less than 1 year of applicable experience
Basic Life Support - American Heart Association or Red Cross

Nice To Haves

Strong communication skills
Strong time management skills
Team oriented
Eager to expand their skills
Strong attention to detail
Interest in providing patient care
Experience in home health

Responsibilities

Provides patient care under the direction and supervision of an RN or LPN.
Performs direct and indirect patient care tasks.
Provides assistance with activities of daily living and care such as bathing, hygiene, elimination and toileting, nutrition, feeding, hydration, ambulation and positioning.
Anticipates the patient’s family needs in a proactive fashion.
Individualizes and modifies care according to the patient’s needs.
Collaborates with other health care team members to enhance the provision of patient care.