Cardiac Transplant Nursing Assistant, Part-Time

Overview

Job Description
The Nursing Assistant is responsible for performing direct and indirect patient care tasks as delegated by the Registered Nurse. The Nursing Assistant functions under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse. The primary responsibility of the Nursing Assistant is to provide basic patient care such as bathing and hygiene, elimination and toileting, nutrition, feeding and hydration, and ambulation and positioning.

The Nursing Assistant supports patient safety and patient satisfaction by performing regular patient rounds on the nursing unit and effectively communicating with all team members.

• Perform direct and indirect patient care tasks as delegated by the Registered Nurse.
• Provide basic patient care including bathing, hygiene, elimination/toileting, nutrition/feeding/hydration, and ambulation/positioning.
• Support patient safety and satisfaction by conducting regular patient rounds and communicating effectively with the healthcare team.

• Applicable
  
  Experience:
  
  Less than 1 year
• Basic Life Support - American Heart Association or Red Cross
• Certified Nurse Aide (MO) - Missouri Division of Health and Human Services

• Part Time
• Night shift (United States of America)

Saint Luke’s is an equal opportunity employer. The organization is proud to be the only faith-based, nonprofit, locally owned health system in Kansas City. Our team strives for excellence in patient care and inclusivity where all voices matter.