Med Surg - Nursing Assistant Inpatient, Part time

Sanford; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanford Health in North Dakota seeks a Nursing Assistant (NA) to provide patient-centered care during scheduled shifts. The NA delivers daily living assistance under RN or LPN supervision, focusing on comfort, safety, and respectful communication.

Responsibilities include helping with bathing, grooming, feeding, vital signs, and basic treatments; collecting specimens; preparing treatment areas; and maintaining clean rooms.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED preferred, but not required.
• CNA is preferred. Maintains required department competencies and certifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centered nursing care and daily living assistance under RN/LPN supervision.
• Record vital statistics and other basic health information.
• Collect non-invasive biological specimens; perform related clerical tasks.
• Prepare treatment areas and equipment; dispose of biomedical waste; maintain patient rooms.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or GED preferred

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) 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: Salary Range: $16.50 - $24.00

Union Position: No

Department Details

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 Aide Registry with current work eligibility or a student nurse, currently enrolled at a school approved by the Wisconsin Board of Nursing, who has completed a basic nursing course and 16 hours of clinical experience.

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.

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