Progressive Care Unit Nursing Assistant, PT - Saint Luke's Health System
Lees Summit, MO
About the Job
Job Description
The Opportunity:
Saint Luke’sEast in Lee's Summitis seeking a Nursing Assistant to join our team. This isa great opportunityfor an experienced Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), a nursing assistant, a patient care tech or even someone interested in becoming a nursing assistant andprovidingpatient care. Those candidates that are not certified or that do not have applicable experience will receive6 weeksof on-the-job training tolearnthe position. This training will be full-time. You will have the opportunity to help improve hospital throughput andcapacitywhile enhancing thepatientexperience. Our nursing assistants make an impact on our patient’s hospital stay daily byprovidingindividualized care in a positive and supportive work environment. We are proud to treat our patients and each other with respect and kindness, ensuring our vision of being “The Best Place to Get Care. The Best Place to Give Care”.
The Work:
Provides patient care under the direction and supervision of an RN or LPN.
Performs direct and indirect patient care tasks.
Provides assistancewith activities of daily living and care such as bathing, hygiene, elimination and toileting, nutrition, feeding, hydration,ambulationand positioning.
Anticipates the patient’s family needs in a proactive fashion.
Individualizes andmodifies care according to the patient’s needs.
Collaborates with other health care team members to enhance the provision of patient care.
To be successful in this role, you will need to havestrong communicationand time management skills. We are seeking Nursing Assistants who are team oriented, eager to expand their skills, andpossessa strong attention to detail. We are excited to offer opportunities for entry level and experienced CNAs, nursing assistants and patient care techs. If you have had an interest in providing patient care butdon’thave experience or have worked in home health, the6 weeksof training will allow you to start in your position with the skills and confidence to perform your position.
NursingAssistantstarting pay is $17.50 per hour, along with night and weekend differentials when you work those shifts.
Why Saint Luke’s?
We believe in creating a collaborative environment, while looking for innovative ways to improve. We offer competitive salaries and benefits packages to all eligible employees, clickhereto find out more.
Job Requirements
Applicable Experience:
Less than 1 yearBasic Life Support - American Heart Association or Red Cross
Job Details
Part TimeDay (United States of America)
The best place to get care. The best place to give care. Saint Luke’s 12,000 employees strive toward that vision every day. Our employees are proud to work for the only faith-based, nonprofit, locally owned health system in Kansas City. Joining Saint Luke’s means joining a team of exceptional professionals who strive for excellence in patient care. Do the best work of your career within a highly diverse and inclusive workspace where all voices matter.
Join the Kansas City region's premiere provider of health services. Equal Opportunity Employer.