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Job Description
A nursing assistant working with Nursa provides basic care and helps patients with activities of daily living under the supervision of a licensed nurse. Nursing assistants work in a variety of nursing and residential care facilities, long-term care centers, assisted living facilities (ALFs), hospitals, home healthcare services, and more.
CNA Responsibilities:
Allowing for some variation in duties from one work setting to another, the following are typical responsibilities of CNAs:
- Assist patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, toileting, dressing, feeding, and walking or exercising
- Record vital signs, height, and weight
- Measure and record dietary intake and output
- Observe or examine patients to detect symptoms that may require medical attention
- Document all care provided and refused and submit paperwork
- Maintain patient confidentiality
- Assist nurses or physicians in the operation of medical equipment or provision of care
- Transport patients to treatment units, operating rooms, or other areas using wheelchairs, stretchers, or movable beds
- Clean and sanitize patients’ clothing, rooms, bathrooms, examination rooms, or other areas, maintaining safety standards and infection control procedures
CNA Qualifications:
Here are basic qualifications and important skills for nursing assistants working with Nursa:
- Completing a nurse assistant course that meets state requirements
- Passing the respective state’s competency exam and obtaining a certification or license—if applicable
- Following oral and written instructions
- Working as part of a team
- Providing compassionate and reliable care
- Communicating effectively within a team
CNA Benefits:
CNAs who find jobs with Nursa enjoy all of the following advantages:
- Access to a wide range of per diem jobs and other short-term assignments
- Competitive hourly rates
- Fast and straightforward payments
- User-friendly platform and downloadable app for easy job booking
- Flexible scheduling to accommodate all preferences and lifestyles
Nursa enables certified nursing assistants (CNAs) to work when and where they want. Get started in three easy steps:
- Set up an account
- Upload your licenses/certifications
- Request shifts
About Required CNA License:
Requirements to work as a nursing assistant can vary significantly from state to state. To become a certified nursing assistant (CNA), an individual generally has to obtain a high school diploma or equivalent and/or complete a state-approved CNA program. Other typical requirements include completing an application, paying required fees, and passing a nursing assistant competency examination. Each state also has particular requirements for maintaining a certification active and/or renewing certification.
About Location:
Columbia, Missouri is a diverse college town located in Mid-Missouri. Home to the University of Missouri and Stephens College, the town is filled with natural beauty, art, and culture. Nursing professionals like to pick up per diem shifts in Columbia because it offers excellent hospitals and healthcare facilities, and a low cost of living compared to other Midwestern cities. Working and living in Columbia can add flexibility to one's nursing career while providing excellent educational and career opportunities.
Missouri is the 18th most populous state in the United States, known as the "Show Me State". The economy is diverse and growing, which makes it ideal for nursing professionals to pick up per diem shifts. Missouri is also conveniently located in the center of the country and is known for its hospitality and excellent healthcare system.
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Discovering the vibrant city of Columbia, Missouri is an adventure that many RNs, LPNs, CNAs, and allied healthcare workers are eager to experience. From its unique local attractions, to its plentiful PRN job opportunities, healthcare workers can explore a new city and gain a rewarding new experience. With plenty of restaurants and shops, Columbia is a great place to pick up a PRN job, and get to know a new city.
Want to pick up high-paying PRN jobs in Missouri? Nursa is a marketplace that connects nurses and CNAs with shifts near them.
Although requirements vary from state to state, CNA candidates generally have to complete a state-approved training program and pass a nursing assistant competency examination.
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