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

Job Summary

The Nurse Assistant is responsible for performing direct and indirect patient care tasks as delegated by the appropriate licensed nursing personnel. The primary responsibility includes providing basic patient cares such as bathing and hygiene, elimination and toileting, nutrition feeding and hydration, and ambulation and positioning. The Nurse Assistant also supports patient safety and satisfaction by performing regular patient rounds and effectively communicating with all team members.

Job Details And Requirements

• Time Type: Full time (72 hours per 2 week pay period), with benefits
• Typical Hours: Night Shift, 7pm to 7am, every other weekend and holiday rotation.
• Education: High School Diploma or GED- required. Successful and proof of completion of an unlicensed assistive personnel curriculum that meets the minimum training standards as outlined in 19 CSR 30-20.125 required or: has documented experience as a Nursing Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician, Emergency Room Technician or Surgical Technician in the past three (3) years; or has completed a LPN program outside the US and is awaiting the licensure examination; or is a nursing student who has completed fundamentals or equivalent course; or was a nursing licensure candidate who failed to pass the state licensure examinations in the past three (3) years; or is certified as a nursing assistant as defined in section 198.082, RSMo.
• Certifications & Licensures: BLS Certification
• Experience: Previous hospital or nursing home experience-preferred
• Previous Computer Experience: preferred

Additional Information

Why Work at Saint Francis? 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.

Mission

At Saint Francis, we are committed to providing a ministry of healing, wellness, quality, and love inspired by our faith in Jesus Christ. Our mission is to provide exceptional patient outcomes in quality, safety, access and value.

Total Rewards

Our most important asset is our colleagues. That's why Saint Francis Healthcare System offers a comprehensive benefits program to meet all your needs. Colleagues working at least 24 hours per week will have access to our Total Rewards package as outlined below.

• Comprehensive and affordable health coverage including 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. ETO combines vacation, sick, holidays, and personal days into one balance to allow 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

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA) should you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a currently open position with Saint Francis Healthcare System, please call 573-331-5152 or email us at careers@sfmc.net.