Nursing Assistant - Medical Surgical Unit

Job Description

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 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 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 .

We are unable to accommodate any seasonal or temporary employment at this time.

Responsibilities :

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.

Nursing Assistant starting 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 :

Medical health plans

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Retirement contributions

Employee Assistance Program

Job Requirements

Applicable Experience :

Less than 1 yearBasic Life Support - American Heart Association or Red Cross

Job Details

Full TimeNight (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.

Benefits Medical health plansTuition reimbursementPaid time offRetirement contributionsChild care centerEmployee Assistance Program