NA - Nursing Assistant - Pulmonary - PT Weekend

Sanford Health; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a compassionate Nursing Assistant to provide essential patient care and support. This role involves assisting patients with daily living activities, monitoring vital signs, and ensuring a clean and safe environment for treatment. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to patient-centered care and the ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays. Join a dedicated team where your contributions will make a significant impact on the lives of patients and their families. This is a perfect opportunity for those looking to grow in the healthcare field and make a difference.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred but not required.
• CNA certification is preferred for this role.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily living activities like bathing and grooming.
• Record vital statistics and collect biological specimens.
• Prepare treatment areas and clean medical equipment.

Skills

Patient Care

Basic Health Care Assistance

Vital Signs Monitoring

Clerical Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We’re proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.

Work Shift: Weekend (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 12

Salary Range: $16.00 - $23.00

Union Position: No

Department Details

Every other weekend and holiday commitment. Saturday & Sunday 12 hour shifts rotating day/night. Sometimes it could be a Friday & Saturday.

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 patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).

Job Description

1. Provide assistance with basic health care needs including daily living activities; bathing, grooming, toileting, eating, meal preparation and dining needs, emotional and spiritual needs.
2. Administer delegated tasks and treatments.
3. Record vital statistics and other basic health information.
4. Collect non-invasive biological specimens from patients as needed.
5. Perform clerical work related to scheduling and documenting patient healthcare.
6. Prepare patient treatment areas for use; prepare and clean medical equipment; dispose of biomedical waste in accordance with standards and policy.
7. Clean patient living areas or treatment rooms.
8. When necessary for safe provision of care, 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.

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

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