Nurse Aide

CHI St. Alexius Health; Turtle Lake (ND); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,717; Full time

Job summary

CHI St. Alexius Health Turtle Lake is seeking a Nurse Aide to support nursing staff under the supervision of the RN Charge Nurse/Director of Nursing. You will provide basic nursing care, assist with ADLs, monitor patients, and help maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming bedside environment.

This role emphasizes teamwork, infection control, and timely communication of patient needs. Prior healthcare exposure is preferred; ND State Nursing Assistant Registry is required, along with clear reading

Qualifications

• Must be listed on the ND State Nursing Assistant Registry.
• Must be able to read, write, and communicate clearly.
• Preferred healthcare experience.

Responsibilities

• Take vital signs and collect routine lab samples.
• Assist with ADLs: bathing, grooming, dressing, ambulation, toileting.
• Support patient mobility and transfers (bed to chair).
• Observe, report, and maintain safe, clean patient rooms.
• Set up meals, assist with feeding, document intake.
• Respond to patient signal lights and adhere to infection control.

Skills

ND State Nursing Assistant Registry

Communication skills

Healthcare experience

Job description

Job Summary And Responsibilities

As our Nurse Aide, you will work under the supervision of the RN Charge Nurse/Director of Nursing. Every day you will provide nursing care as assigned. You will be expected to practice as a team member in the delivery of care and must be committed to social justice, health equity, and prepared to deliver cleanliness in new and innovative ways.

• Vital Signs and Basic Data Collection: Takes vital signs, measures intake/output, height, and weight, and obtains routine lab samples
• Assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs): Provides comprehensive support for bathing, grooming, dressing, ambulation, and toileting
• Patient Mobility & Support: Assists with patient equipment, transfers (bed to chair), and transportation within the facility
• Observation, Reporting & Safety: Monitors patient progress, identifies needs for medical intervention, removes hazards, and maintains clean, orderly patient rooms
• Mealtime Support: Sets up patients for meals, assists with feeding as needed, and documents meal intake
• Teamwork & Responsiveness: Promptly answers all patient signal lights and functions collaboratively as a team member in care delivery, while adhering to infection control protocols

Job Requirements

Required

• ND State Nursing Assistant Registry
• Must be able to read, write, and communicate clearly

Preferred

• Previous healthcare experience

Where You'll Work

CHI St. Alexius Health Turtle Lake is a 25‑bed critical access hospital with a Level V Emergency Department available 24 hours a day. Our hospital has been committed to providing patients with quality medical treatment in the Turtle Lake area and surrounding communities since 1952. Through the years, the hospital has sought to continually upgrade the quality and numbers of services it provides. The hospital’s affiliation with major medical centers and health care agencies has allowed it to expand its health care services through a network that begins at the local level. CHI St. Alexius Health Turtle Lake is equipped with 2 emergency rooms, on‑site lab, radiology, CT, and physical therapy services. Our patients have access to 24/7 emergency care, swing‑bed programs, and acute care services.

Pay Range

$15.00 - $20.12 /hour