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About the position
As the state's first private hospital, Saint John Hospital is a full-service, community hospital in Leavenworth, Kansas. It has garnered five stars from Healthgrades for its treatment of sepsis, and it consistently receives the highest accolades for health care quality and safety. The hospital offers innovative medical care, employs excellent doctors, and has a compassionate staff that offers a 24/7 emergency room, outpatient surgical services, primary care clinic, intensive care unit, and skilled nursing care unit. The hospital also carries on the legacy of the Leavenworth sisters and will continue to deliver exceptional care to the surrounding community. We are committed to providing Outstanding Benefits to our employees. Here are some of the benefits we offer: Outstanding Medical Benefits, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Time Off, 401k, and so much more.
Responsibilities
- Assist with activities of daily living for patients in the Behavioral Health department.
- Provide basic nursing care to non-critical patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
- Perform selected patient care activities as a member of the multidisciplinary treatment team.
- Observe and record patient information pertinent to the treatment plan and report to the staff RN and other team members.
- Maintain safety checks and assessments of individual patients and the Behavioral Health environment.
- Assist patients with physical and emotional needs, handle patient emergencies, and collaborate with the clinical team.
- Provide hands-on patient care including physical care related to daily living activities, emotional support, limit setting, verbal and physical redirection, and nutritional support.
Requirements
- Current Certified Nursing Assistant certificate upon hire, required.
- Current BLS upon hire and maintain current.
- Possesses knowledge of Medical Terminology.
- Minimum six months' previous experience in an acute care hospital or physician's office preferred.
Benefits
- Outstanding Medical Benefits
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Time Off
- 401k
