Medical Surgical Nursing Assistant (Non-Certified)

Overview

Shifts Available: NightsEmployment Type: Full Time (36 hours/week)Hours: 12-hour shifts – 1845-0715 (6:45 PM - 7:15 AM)Location: St. Joseph Medical Center – Kansas City, MO

 

We are seeking a Medical Surgical Nursing Assistant (Non-Certified), also referred to as a Med-Surg Nursing Assistant (Med-Surg NA), Renal Nursing Assistant or Patient Care Assistant. Our Medical Surgical Nursing Assistant will work on our Med/Surg Renal unit (4E), assisting registered nurses by providing basic nursing care to non-critical adult patients, including patients with kidney-related conditions, helping with activities of daily living, and maintaining a safe, supportive environment under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse in charge of the team and/or unit.

Responsibilities

** If you are a non-licensed Nursing Assistant (NA) and have no prior experience, we encourage you to apply. Entry-Level NAs are welcome to apply!

• Basic patient care: help patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) like bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and eating
• Vital signs monitoring: take and record blood pressure, heart rate, temperature, respiratory rate, and oxygen saturation
• Intake and output: accurately measure and record fluid intake/output and daily weights, reporting changes to the nurse
• Mobility assistance: help patients get in and out of bed, walk, reposition, or use assistive devices
• Observation: watch for any physical changes (shortness of breath, swelling, pain, altered mental status) and quickly notify the nursing staff
• Safe environment: keep patient rooms clean, stocked, and safe, and support the care team in a fast-paced unit

Qualifications

• Current Certified Nursing Assistant certificate upon hire, preferred
• Current BLS within 30 days of hire and maintain current
• Possesses knowledge of Medical Terminology
• Minimum six months’ previous experience in an acute care hospital or physician’s office preferred

 

Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance options
• Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
• Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options
• Employer 401K options
• Tuition reimbursement options
• Life, disability, and other insurance options
• Many other amazing benefits

 

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/

 

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Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Nights

Equal Employment Opportunity

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