CNA

NKC Health North Kansas City, MO Fulltime

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Summary

Provides basic nursing care on an orthopedic/Med-Surg trauma unit, including ambulation, bathing, toileting, vital signs, and patient records. Requires BLS from AHA and CNA certification; hospital experience and high school or equivalent preferred.

Highlights

Benefits
Educational assistance, retirement plan with employer match, paid time off, health/vision/dental coverage, free covered parking
Experience
Hospital experience preferred
Education
High school or equivalent preferred
License Required
CNA required
Certifications
BLS from AHA required
Department
Orthopedic/Med-Surg Trauma Unit
Reports To
Director of Nursing, RN, LPN

Job description

 

GREAT Happens Here! Did you become a CNA/PCT to do great things? Come work for NKC Health, where you can be a part of something GREAT! Join the Orthopedic/Med-Surg Trauma Team! If you are a CNA or PCT looking for a dynamic and supportive environment where you can make a real difference, the North Kansas City Hospital Orthopedic/Med-Surg Trauma Unit is the place to be.

With cutting-edge procedures, strong interdisciplinary collaboration, and a commitment to excellence, we offer a workplace where you’ll be challenged, supported, and inspired every day. We perform 80-100 elective procedures per week, including total hip and knee replacements, spinal fusions, discectomies, shoulder replacements, and more.

Responsibilities

  • Under the direction of the Director of Nursing, RN, LPN, you will play a vital role in the care of patients by performing basic nursing care and support tasks on assigned units.
  • Provide patient care such as: ambulation, bathing, toileting, obtaining vital signs, all while maintaining a safe environment.
  • Demonstrate effective communication skills to accurately convey patient information to RN, LPN and other members of the team in a timely manner.
  • Demonstrate basic computer skills to accurately record vital patient information.

Experience: Hospital experience-Preferred

License/Certification/Education:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) from AHA (American Heart Association), CNA (Certified Nurse Assistant)-Required
  • High School or Equivalent-Preferred

 

BENEFITS Happen Here!

Here are just a few of our great benefits!

  • Educational Assistance
  • Retirement Plan with Employer Match
  • Free Covered Parking
  • On Site Fitness Center
  • Paid Time Off
  • Health, Vision, and Dental Coverage

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