Job description
Nucleus Healthcare seeks a qualified, compassionate
Senior Nursing Assistant for a premier academic health system in
Columbia, MO. Healthcare System ranked as one of Becker Healthcare's 150 Top Places to Work consecutively for 3 years. We understand that nurses are looking for respect, opportunity, and work-life balance. You’ll be able to build and define your career with the multiple opportunities offered at a premier academic health system.
Pay Rate
- $16.68/hour - $26.31/ hour based on experience
Shifts
- All Shifts
Job Description
- Ask questions of the patient and others in order to establish a nursing history by following a set of structured inquiries.
- Perform basic physical assessments in order to establish initial values for vital signs and other nursing observations by following standard assessment procedures.
- Assist physicians in conducting examinations and providing treatments by setting up and holding instruments, restraining or positioning patients, collecting specimens for laboratory tests, and may perform venipuncture to obtain a blood sample.
- Gain the patient's cooperation and allay fears in order to promote emotional and physical well-being by observing the emotional stability of the patient, expressing interest in the patient's progress, and explaining procedures and treatments.
- Update the nursing care plan in order to ensure continuity of care by recording the nursing needs of patients and by reporting to the supervisor or physician, the patient's condition and reaction to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents.
- Perform patient care duties in order to assist in patient recovery by answering patient lights, turning bedfast patients at specified intervals, assisting patients onto or from hospital carts or wheelchairs, changing dressings under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, and performing other related duties as assigned and permitted.
- May complete unit/department-specific duties as outlined in department documents.
Required Qualifications
Graduate professional nurse (GN) who was unsuccessful on the NCLEX licensing exam by the Board of Nursing. The staff member must make an effort to sit for each consecutive exam for which they are eligible. The maximum time a staff member may remain in this classification is one (1) year.
Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.
Incentives
- Potential for relocation bonus
Retirement Program
- 100% Employer Match up to 8% of Eligible Compensation
Tuition Assistance
- 6 Months: 75% off 6 credit hours per semester or 3 per summer at academic campuses
- 1 Year: 50% off for spouses, children, & adult dependents
Child Care Assistance
- Partnership with Care.com for at-home childcare support
Paid Time Off (Exempt)
- 0-5 years: 17 Days
- 5+ Years: 22 Days
Personal Days
- 4 Days
Sick Days
- 12 Days
Insurance
- Health, Life, Long-Term Disability, Accidental Death
Notables
- “Just Culture” organization
- DAISY Award Partner
- ANCC Accredited Nursing Program and actively pursuing Magnet status
- Defined career pathway and clinical career ladder for RNs
- Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits
- Columbia, MO rated A on Niche.com
- #26 Best Places to Live in America
- #26 Best Places to Raise a Family
- #30 Best Place to Buy A House in America
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. This position is very active and requires ambulating, reaching, and moving objects weighing up to and over 20 lbs. This role also routinely comes into contact with patients who may have contagious illnesses. This position is in a health care facility open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Rotating shifts as well as holiday and work during inclement weather will be required.
Performance Expectations
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job; however, completion of these duties is a measure of successful performance. Employees of this job classification are subject to performance reviews. Basic function, responsibilities, and characteristics duties may change at any time with or without notice.
Nucleus Healthcare
Who We Are
Purpose-built, patient-minded, and mission-driven, Nucleus is trusted by major hospitals, health systems, and life sciences organizations with a vision to redefine how healthcare does business.
What We Do
Nucleus Healthcare (“Nucleus”) delivers next-generation human capital management to empower people who power healthcare. Rooted in talent management, Nucleus provides services and solutions that have yielded more than 7,500 hires in healthcare for all levels and roles.
Our Mission
Empower the people who power healthcare.
Our Vision
Redefining the way healthcare does business.
Our Values
We deliver results • We are committed • We are precise • We are change agents • We are ONE team • We are fueled by passion and purpose.
About Nucleus Healthcare:
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