Nurse Assistant - Ortho/surgical

Saint Francis Healthcare System

Cape Girardeau, MO, United States
Not specified
Perform direct patient care tasks
Provide basic hygiene and nutrition support
Communicate effectively with nursing team
Saint Francis Healthcare System is seeking a Nurse Assistant for its Ortho/surgical department in Cape Girardeau, MO. The role involves providing direct and indirect patient care, ensuring safety, and supporting patient satisfaction

Job Summary

  • The Nurse Assistant is responsible for performing direct and indirect patient care tasks as delegated by licensed nursing personnel.
  • Primary duties include providing basic patient cares such as bathing, elimination, feeding, and ambulation.
  • Saint Francis Healthcare System supports colleague wellness through a free tobacco/nicotine cessation program within the first year of employment.

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Match Score: 75

Saint Francis Healthcare System is seeking a Nurse Assistant for its Ortho/surgical department in Cape Girardeau, MO. The role involves providing direct and indirect patient care, ensuring safety, and supporting patient satisfaction.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • perform direct patient care tasks
  • provide basic hygiene and nutrition support
  • communicate effectively with nursing team

Nice-to-have

  • previous hospital experience preferred
  • computer experience preferred
  • demonstrate age-appropriate care knowledge

Key Requirements

  • High School Diploma required
  • Completion of unlicensed assistive personnel curriculum or equivalent experience
  • BLS Certification required
  • Certified as nursing assistant per RSMo section 198.082

Work Rights

Not specified

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