Medical Surgical - Nursing Assistant Inpatient (Straight Nights)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Sanford Health, the nation\'s largest rural health system, seeks a Nursing Assistant for a 12-hour night shift on a 36-hour weekly schedule in North Dakota. The role offers a $5,000 sign-on bonus and night differential.

You will support a 50-bed medical-surgical unit with patient-centered care and daily living activities under RN/LPN supervision. Responsibilities include assisting with bathing, grooming, feeding, and documentation; collecting specimens as needed and ensuring clean, safe patient

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• CNA certification preferred and required registry as applicable.
• Must meet ND/MN nurse aide registry requirements within four months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centered care including activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, feeding, and mobility.
• Administer delegated tasks and treatments as directed by RN/LPN.
• Record vitals and basic health information; collect non-invasive specimens as needed.
• Prepare treatment areas and equipment, and dispose of biomedical waste per policy.
• Assist with scheduling and documentation-related clerical tasks.

Skills

Patient care

CNA preferred

Documentation

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

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

12 Hours - Night Shifts (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

Compensation

Salary Range: $16.50 - $24.00

$5,000 sign-on bonus available

Union Position

No

Department Details

50-bed Medical-Surgical unit with a variety of patient experiences.

• Great learning environment for both new and experienced Nursing Assistants.
• Hands-on experience to build skills and expand clinical knowledge.
• Supportive team environment with opportunities to grow.
• 12-hour shifts plus $2.50 night differential
• Every 3rd weekend and holiday rotation.

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) or Minnesota (MN) and not a Certified Nursing Assistant, must be on the NA Registry as a Nursing Assistant through the North Dakota Dept. of Health or through the Minnesota Dept. of Health within four months from the date of hire.
• 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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