Medical Nurse Assistant

Catholic Health Initiatives; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

CHI St. Alexius is seeking a Full-Time Nurse Assistant to join their Medical team in Bismarck. This role involves assisting nursing staff in patient care, maintaining nursing standards, and ensuring a compassionate environment. The position offers a competitive pay range and a $3,000 sign-on bonus, reflecting the commitment to quality healthcare.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, and understand medical terminology.
• Must be listed on a Nurse Assistant Registry.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patients' personal hygiene and daily living activities.
• Check vital signs and report any changes to the assigned nurse.
• Document actions by completing forms, reports, and logs.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

**Responsibilities**

CHI St. Alexius is looking for a Full-Time Nurse Assistant to join the Medical team!

$3,000 Sign-On Bonus eligible

The Nurse Assistant assists nursing staff in delivering individual patient care for patients assigned to the unit, following the unit policies and procedures. Maintains standards of nursing practice in accordance with the mission, values, and philosophy of St. Alexius Medical Center. All duties and standards outlined will be performed according to the policies, procedures, and guidelines of the Medical Center.

**What You'll Do:**

1. Adhere to St. Alexius Medical Center's mission, values, and Journey Beyond Excellence expectations to foster a compassionate, healing environment, providing physiological, emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients, families, and visitors.
2. Ensure quality of care by following St. Alexius Medical Center policies and regulations from governing agencies.
3. Assist with patients' personal hygiene, including giving bedpans, urinals, baths, backrubs, shampoos, shaves, and assisting with toileting and bathing.
4. Support activities of daily living such as feeding, ambulating, and positioning patients.
5. Maintain patient stability by checking vital signs, weight, and intake/output, and report any concerns or changes to the assigned nurse.
6. Respond promptly to patients' call lights, maintain a safe and clean environment.
7. Document actions by completing forms, reports, logs, and records.
8. Successfully complete the defined job-specific competencies, including those for age-specific care, as appropriate.

**Qualifications**

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent work experience, including the ability to read, write, and understand medical terminology.
• Licensure: Must be listed on a Nurse Assistant Registry operated by the North Dakota Board of Nursing. If not listed, must obtain placement immediately following orientation and training, as per policy “Eligibility for Employment as Nurse Assistant”.

**Overview**

Since 1885, CHI St. Alexius Health has been dedicated to leading healthcare in this region by providing the highest quality of care. We aim to continue our tradition of success and innovation with individuals committed to delivering expertise and quality. Together, we can grow and support the legacy of CHI St. Alexius Health for years to come.

CHI St. Alexius Health is a regional network with a tertiary hospital in Bismarck, along with critical access hospitals in Carrington, Dickinson, Devils Lake, Garrison, Turtle Lake, Washburn, and Williston, plus numerous clinics and outpatient services. We manage four critical access hospitals in North Dakota—Elgin, Linton, Wishek—and Mobridge Regional Medical Center in South Dakota. Our services include a Level II Trauma Center, primary and specialty clinics, home health, hospice, durable medical equipment, a fitness and human performance center, and ancillary services across western and central North Dakota.

Part of CommonSpirit Health, a nonprofit Catholic health system, we are dedicated to advancing health for all. Created in February 2019 from the merger of Catholic Health Initiatives and Dignity Health, CommonSpirit is committed to creating healthier communities, delivering exceptional patient care, and ensuring access to quality healthcare for everyone.

**Pay Range:**

$15 - $19.81/hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.