Certified Nuse Assistant, Nurse Assistant, or Trainee - Night Shift - 900 E
About the role
Provide basic patient care under the direction of nursing staff. Perform duties such as taking vitals, bathing, dressing, moving patients, changing linens and other duties as assigned. Obtain information on patient condition as requested by the nursing staff and report any changes. Functions within a classroom and clinical learning environment to obtain training as unlicensed assistive personnel.
Overview of Unit/Department
900 is a 30-bed adult medical-surgical unit specializing in post-operative care for gastrointestinal (GI) and genitourinary (GU) surgical patients. Recognized as a Center of Excellence for bariatric surgery. Features a combination of private and semi-private rooms designed for comfort and healing. Provides high-quality, patient-centered care with a strong emphasis on collaboration and teamwork.
Responsibilities
- Take vitals, bathe, dress, move patients, change linens and other duties as assigned
- Obtain information on patient condition as requested by the nursing staff and report any changes
Requirements
- Education Preferred: High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Experience Preferred: Prior patient care or health care related experience
Skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Exhibits valuable time management skills
- Strong analytical/problem solving skills
- Flexibility and ability to work in a multi-tasking environment
- Available for work on a consistent and timely basis
- Conscientious, thorough, accurate, and reliable when performing and completing job tasks
Licensure/Certification/Registration
- BLS must be obtained within 90 days
Additional Information
- $3 shift differential
- Career Ladder up to $1
Certified Nurse Assistant / Nurse Assistant
Provide basic patient care under the direction of nursing staff. Perform duties such as taking vitals, bathing, dressing, moving patients, changing linens and other duties as assigned. Obtain information on patient condition as requested by the nursing staff and report any changes.
Requirements
- Education Preferred: High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Experience Required: 3 months experience as a nursing assistant in an inpatient or long-term care setting, EMT, or Surgical Technologist in the past 3 years OR Completed an Unlicensed Assistive Personnel Program within the past 3 years OR Completed the “fundamentals of nursing” course with clinical in an accredited nursing program or practical nursing education program OR Must have Missouri CNA License OR Must have MO CNA Appendix AND MO CNA license must be obtained within 120 days of hire
Skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Exhibits valuable time management skills
- Strong analytical/problem solving skills
- Flexibility and ability to work in a multi-tasking environment
Licensure/Certification/Registration
- BLS must be obtained within 90 days