Certified Nursing Assistant - Inpatient - Med/Surg

sanford; Marshfield (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanford Health in Wisconsin is seeking a Nursing Assistant (NA) to care for patients during the scheduled shift. You will provide patient-centered nursing care and daily living assistance under supervision of an RN or LPN.

Duties include helping with bathing, grooming, meals, recording vital signs, collecting specimens as needed, and preparing treatment areas. This role may involve light clerical tasks related to scheduling and documentation.

Qualifications

• GED or high school diploma preferred, but not required.
• CNA certification preferred; maintains required competencies and certifications.
• If working in North Dakota (ND) and not a CNA, must be on the ND Nurse Aide Registry within four months of employment.
• If working in Wisconsin, must be on the Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry with current work eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centered nursing care and daily living assistance under supervision of an RN or LPN.
• Assist with basic health care needs including bathing, grooming, toileting, eating, meal preparation and dining.
• Record vital statistics and other basic health information; collect non-invasive specimens as needed.
• Prepare treatment areas, clean equipment, and dispose of biomedical waste per standards.

Skills

CNA preferred

Patient care

Education

High school diploma or GED (preferred)

Job description

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America's heartland.

Work Shift

Varies (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours

12

Compensation

Starting Rate: $18.00 - $24.00

Union Position

No

Summary

The Nursing Assistant (NA) serves as caregiver to the patient during the scheduled work period. The NA provides patient-centered nursing care and daily living assistance to assigned patient under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).

Job Description

Provide assistance with basic health care needs including daily living activities; bathing, grooming, toileting, eating, meal preparation and dining needs, emotional and spiritual needs. Administer delegated tasks and treatments. Record vital statistics and other basic health information.

Will collect non-invasive biological specimens from patients as needed. Perform clerical work related to scheduling and documenting patient healthcare. Prepare patient treatment areas for use; prepare and clean medical equipment; dispose of biomedical waste in accordance with standards and policy. Clean patient living areas or treatment rooms. When necessary for safe provision of care, employee will provide one on one care to patients.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED) preferred, but not required.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is preferred. Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications.
• If working in North Dakota (ND) and not a Certified Nursing Assistant, must be on the North Dakota Department of Health Nurse Aide Registry upon completion of training/competency validation or a maximum of four months from the date of initial employment.
• If working in Wisconsin, must be on the Wisconsin Nurse Aid Registry with current work eligibility.
• Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.
• If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to [e-mail].