Compassionate Nursing Assistant – Day Shift, 40 hrs (Union)

10000 Sanford; Bemidji (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanford Health in Bemidji, MN is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support clinical staff in an ambulatory clinic setting. The role includes assisting with patient care, taking vital signs, and managing basic patient needs under RN/LPN supervision.

The position emphasizes compassionate patient care, adherence to procedures, and accurate documentation. Certification with the Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry is preferred; Union and full-time schedule expected.

Qualifications

• Must have good human relations and communication skills.
• Must be able to follow procedures and instructions given by the licensed nurse.
• Must be able to acquire a basic knowledge of patient care principles, medical terminology and equipment within the assigned service area.
• Certification and registration with the Minnesota Board of Nursing Assistant Registry is preferred.
• Certification is required if designated by law (i.e. Home Care).

Responsibilities

• Assist with clinical duties as delegated within roles and responsibilities, personalized training and competency, and needs of specific ambulatory setting.
• Assists with taking vital signs.
• Maintains stock of medical supplies needed for registered nurse or physician.
• Complies with all patient duties assigned.
• The Nursing Assistant serves as caregiver to the patient during the scheduled work period.
• Administer delegated tasks and treatments.
• Record vital statistics and other basic health information.
• Provide assistance with basic health care needs including rooming the patients, daily living activities; emotional and spiritual needs.
• 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 areas or treatment rooms.

Skills

Good communication

Patient care basics

Follow procedures

Education

Nursing Assistant Certification

Job description

Sanford Health in Bemidji, MN is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support clinical staff in an ambulatory clinic setting. The role includes assisting with patient care, taking vital signs, and managing basic patient needs under RN/LPN supervision.

The position emphasizes compassionate patient care, adherence to procedures, and accurate documentation. Certification with the Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry is preferred; Union and full-time schedule expected.