Nurse Assistant - Emergency Room (ER)

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 of the Nurse Assistant is to provide basic patient cares such as bathing and hygiene, elimination and toileting, nutrition feeding and hydration, and ambulation and positioning. The Nurse Assistant supports patient safety and patient satisfaction by performing regular patient rounds on the nursing unit and effectively communicating with all team members. The Nurse Assistant demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient. Job Details and Requirements Time Type: Full time (72 hours per 2 week pay period), with benefits Typical Hours: Variable Shifts, 10:00am to 10:00pm or 1:00pm to 1:00am, every other weekend and holiday rotation. Education: High School Diploma or GED required Completion of an unlicensed assistive personnel curriculum that meets the minimum training standards outlined in 19 CSR 30-20.125 OR documented experience as a Nursing Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician, Emergency Room Technician, or Surgical Technician in the past 3 years; OR completion of a LPN program outside the U.S. and awaiting the licensure examination; OR nursing student who has completed fundamentals or equivalent course; OR nursing licensure candidate who failed to pass the state licensure examinations in the past 3 years; OR certified nursing assistant as defined in section 198.082, RSMo. Certifications & Licensures: BLS Certification required Experience: Previous hospital or nursing home experience preferred Previous Computer Experience preferred Equal Employment Opportunity Saint Francis Healthcare System provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Accommodation for Disabilities In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), please call View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io to request an accommodation in order to apply for a currently open position with Saint Francis Healthcare System. #J-18808-Ljbffr