Description
:Provide basic patient care under direction of nursing staff. Perform duties such as take vitals, bathe, dress, move patients, change linens and other duties as assigned. Obtains information on patient condition as requested by the nursing staff, and reports any changes in patient condition.
Overview of Unit/Department
200 Medical-Surgical is a 30-bed unit that cares for patients admitted from the Emergency Department, Post-Anesthesia Care Unit, Critical Care Units, and physician offices. The team serves a broad age range, from young adults to patients over 100 - offering diverse and valuable clinical experiences.
The unit specializes in medical, surgical, and gynecologic/oncology care. Common procedures include hysterectomies, mastectomies, bowel resections, and various oncology surgeries.Chemotherapy is occasionally administered, and patients may require telemetry monitoring or oxygen support.
Team memberson this unitgain exposure to a wide range of diagnoses, allowing them to build a strong, versatile skill set. The unit is known for its supportive, team-focused culture and offers professional development opportunities such as precepting and advancement through the clinical ladder.
Additional Information About the Position for Qualified Candidates
Up to $1,800 Sign-On BonusUp to 24 hours of front-loaded Paid Time OffUp to $3,000 Relocation bonus$3 night shift differentialCareer Ladder up to $1Nurse Assistant Training Program
Job SummaryFunctions within a classroom and clinical learning environment to obtain training as unlicensed assistive personnel. While in the clinical learning environment, will provide basic patient care under direction and supervision of clinical educator and nursing staff. During clinical rotation, may perform duties such as taking vitals, bathing, dressing, moving patients, changing linens and other duties within their scope of practice as directed. While in clinical setting, obtains information on patient condition as requested by the nursing staff or clinical educator and reports any changes in patient condition. At the end of the training, a competency assessment will be administered to validate learning.
Job RequirementsEducation
Preferred: High School Diploma or Equivalent
Experience
Preferred: Prior patient care or health care related experience
Skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skillsExhibits valuable time management skillsStrong analytical/problem solving skills.Flexibility and ability to work in a multi-tasking environment.Is available for work on a consistent and timely basisConscientious, thorough, accurate, and reliable when performing and completing job tasks Licensure/Certification/Registration
BLS must be obtained within 90 daysCertified Nurse Assistant/Nurse Assistant
Job SummaryProvide basic patient care under direction of nursing staff. Perform duties such as take vitals, bathe, dress, move patients, change linens and other duties as assigned. Obtains information on patient condition as requested by the nursing staff, and reports any changes in patient condition.
Job RequirementsEducation
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 ORCompleted an Unlicensed Assistive Personnel Program within the past 3 years ORCompleted the "fundamentals of nursing" course with clinical in an accredited nursing program or practical nursing education program ORMust have Missouri CNA License ORMust have MO CNA Appendix AND MO CNA license must be obtained within 120 days of hireSkills
Excellent verbal and written communication skillsExhibits valuable time management skillsStrong analytical/problem solving skills.Flexibility and ability to work in a multi-tasking environment.Licensure/Certification/Registration
BLS must be obtained within 90 days