- Location
- Saint Luke's East Hospital | 100 NE Saint Lukes Blvd | Lees Summit | MO, United States of America
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Healthcare
- Source
- Workday
Description
Job Description
The Opportunity:
Saint Luke’s East in Lee's Summit is seeking a Nursing Assistant to join our team. This is a great opportunity for an experienced Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), a nursing assistant, a patient care tech or even someone interested in becoming a nursing assistant and providing patient care. Those candidates that are not certified or that do not have applicable experience will receive 6 weeks of on-the-job training to learn the position. This paid training will be full-time. You will have the opportunity to help improve hospital throughput and capacity while enhancing the patient experience. Our nursing assistants make an impact on our patient’s hospital stay daily by providing individualized care in a positive and supportive work environment. We are proud to offer low patient ratios and 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 assistance with activities of daily living and care such as bathing, hygiene, elimination and toileting, nutrition, feeding, hydration, ambulation and positioning.
Anticipates the patient’s family needs in a proactive fashion.
Individualizes and modifies 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 have strong communication and time management skills. We are seeking Nursing Assistants who are team oriented, eager to expand their skills, and possess a 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 but don’t have experience or have worked in home health, the 6 weeks of training will allow you to start in your position with the skills and confidence to perform your position.
Why Saint Luke’s?
Our leadership supports nurse engagement and allows their voices to be heard.
We value our nursing assistant and nurses’ knowledge, experience, and expertise to improve patient outcomes and quality care.
The opportunity to make an impact on their unit, hospital, health system, and the healthcare industry.
Continuing Education, tuition reimbursement, and leadership and other career training available
Saint Luke’s offers competitive salaries and benefits packages to eligible employees, click here to find out more.
Job Requirements
Applicable Experience:
Less than 1 yearBasic Life Support - American Heart Association or Red Cross
