Nurse Assistant (NA)/ Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) - Progressive Care Unit

Time Type: Full time (72 hours per 2 week pay period)

About the role

The Nurse Assistant is responsible for performing direct and indirect patient care tasks as delegated by the appropriate licensed nursing personnel. The primary responsibility 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform direct and indirect patient care tasks as delegated by licensed nursing personnel
• Provide basic patient care including bathing, hygiene, elimination, toileting, nutrition, hydration, ambulation, and positioning
• Conduct regular patient rounds on the nursing unit
• Support patient safety and satisfaction through effective communication with team members
• Deliver care appropriate to the age of the patient

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED (required)
• Successful completion and proof of an unlicensed assistive personnel curriculum that meets the minimum training standards as outlined in 19 CSR 30-20.125 (required), or documented experience as a Nursing Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician, Emergency Room Technician, or Surgical Technician in the past three years, or completion of a LPN program outside the U.S. while awaiting licensure examination, or a nursing student who has completed fundamentals or equivalent course, or a nursing licensure candidate who failed to pass state licensure examinations in the past three years, or certification as a nursing assistant as defined in section 198.082, RSMo
• BLS Certification (required)
• Previous hospital or nursing home experience (preferred)
• Previous computer experience (preferred)

Schedule

• Night Shift: 7pm to 7am
• Every other weekend and holiday rotation

About Saint Francis Healthcare System

Saint Francis Healthcare System began in 1875 when three courageous Franciscan Sisters answered a call to care for those in need. What started as a 12-bed hospital has grown into the region’s leading healthcare system—recognized nationally for exceptional quality, safety, and patient experience. Today, Saint Francis serves more than 715,000 people across five states. With a 306-bed Medical Center, nearly 3,000 team members, and over 300 providers, Saint Francis is not only the largest healthcare system between St. Louis and Memphis—it’s a powerful economic anchor for the communities it serves.

You’ll find more than 50 specialties, the region’s only Level III Emergency and Trauma Center, and southeast Missouri’s first Level III NICU. The system’s employed physician group, Saint Francis Medical Partners, supports more than 40 outreach clinics and 70% of the area’s primary care providers.

Mission, Vision, and Values

Mission: To provide a ministry of healing, wellness, quality, and love inspired by our faith in Jesus Christ.

Vision: To be a leading Catholic healthcare system that celebrates and protects the gift of life by providing exceptional patient outcomes in quality, safety, access, and value.

Values:

• Integrity: Doing what’s right, even when no one is watching
• Stewardship: Managing resources wisely for the future
• Faith: Believing in a purpose greater than ourselves
• Hope: Lifting up those who feel discouraged
• Joy: Serving others with a grateful, happy heart
• Compassion: Seeing others through Christ's eyes
• Excellence: Always striving to be the best
• Dignity: Respecting human life from beginning to end

Benefits

Colleagues working at least 24 hours per week will have access to a comprehensive benefits program, including:

• Comprehensive and affordable health coverage (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 (combines vacation, sick, holidays, and personal days into one balance for flexibility)
• Retirement benefits including SFHS immediate matching
• Education Assistance benefits up to $5,000 per calendar year for one year of service after graduation
• Other benefits including: Benefit Support through Health Advocate, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Earned Wage Access