Nurse Tech

CHI St Alexius Bismarck; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 44,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

CHI St. Alexius Health in Bismarck, ND seeks a Nurse Tech to support nursing staff in delivering individualized patient care and maintaining high standards of practice.

You will assist with activities of daily living, monitor vitals, document actions, and help with feeding, mobility, and positioning while adhering to the health system's mission and policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Enrollment in an accredited Nursing Program (RN, BSN, or LPN-to-RN) preferred.
• Must be listed on a Nurse Assistant Registry or obtain placement after orientation.
• BLS certification required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily living activities and patient care.
• Monitor patient conditions and report changes to RN.
• Assist with feeding, hygiene, mobility, and positioning.
• Document actions and maintain accurate records.
• Support admission, discharge, and patient transitions.
• Participate in quality improvement and orientation.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Active enrollment in Nursing Program

Tools

BLS certification

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Nurse Tech, you will help nursing staff deliver individual patient care so they can maintain standards of nursing practice and contribute to a compassionate, healing environment for patients, families, and visitors. Every day you will provide direct patient care, assist with daily living activities, and ensure patient stability. You will be expected to adhere to St. Alexius Medical Center's mission and values, maintain quality of care according to policies, give personal hygiene assistance, assist with feeding, ambulating, and positioning, monitor vital signs and report changes, respond to call lights, maintain a safe environment, and document actions. To be successful in this role, you must have a high school diploma or equivalent, be listed on a Nurse Assistant Registry (or obtain placement immediately after orientation), possess good communication and interpersonal skills, be able to organize assignments and work under pressure, and obtain Basic Life Support Certification within the orientation period.

• Patient Personal Care:Performs daily living assistance, including hygiene, feeding, mobility support, and specialized clinical tasks like skin care and bowel/bladder elimination
• Clinical Monitoring & Reporting:Monitors patient conditions, documents all activities accurately, and promptly reports any clinical changes to the RN
• Admission & Discharge Support:Assists with patient transitions by inventorying belongings, orienting families, and safely transporting patients throughout the facility
• Care Coordination:Contributes essential patient data to the interdisciplinary plan of care and maintains organized, well-stocked work areas for efficient operation
• Resource & Equipment Management:Oversees supply inventory and ensures equipment is functional by performing quality checks, reporting repairs, and tagging faulty items for removal
• Professional Development:Engages in quality improvement initiatives, pursues continuous learning, and participates in RN-role orientation while strictly adhering to scope-of-practice standards

Job Requirements

Required

• High school graduate or equivalent work experience including ability to read, write, and comprehend medical terminology
• Current enrollment and in good standing in a full time Nursing Program such as an accredited Baccalaureate Nursing Program or RN Associate Degree program or LPN to RN nursing program.
• Must be listed on a Nurse Assistant Registry operated by the North Dakota Board of Nursing, State Department and consolidated Laboratories by the North Dakota Board of Nursing, If not on a registry, then must obtain placement on one immediately following orientation and training by St. Alexius Medical Center as stated in the policy “Eligibility for Employment as Nurse Assistant
• BLS or BLS instructor certification required upon hire. Refer to policy “Licensed, Certified, and Registered Employees” for acceptable life support cards

Preferred

• Able to organize assignments and work under pressure. Basic Life Support Certification within the orientation period and meets re-certification as required

Where You'll Work

Since 1885, CHI St. Alexius Health has been dedicated to leading health care in this region by enriching the lives of patients through the highest quality of care. We seek to continue our tradition of success and innovation with individuals dedicated to delivering the highest level of expertise and quality.Together we can continue to grow and support the legacy of CHI St. Alexius Health for many years to come.

CHI St. Alexius Health is a regional health network with a tertiary hospital in Bismarck, the system also consists of critical access hospitals (CAHs) in Carrington, Dickinson, Devils Lake, Garrison, Turtle Lake, Washburn and Williston and numerous clinics and outpatient services. CHI St. Alexius Health manages four CAHs in North Dakota - Elgin, Linton, and Wishek, as well as Mobridge Regional Medical Center in Mobridge, S.D. CHI St. Alexius Health offers a comprehensive line of inpatient and outpatient medical services, including: a Level II Trauma Center, primary and specialty physician clinics, home health and hospice services, durable medical equipment services, a fitness and human performance center and ancillary services throughout western and central North Dakota.

CHI St. Alexius Health is part of CommonSpirit Health, a nonprofit, Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people. It was created in February 2019 through the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives and Dignity Health. CommonSpirit Health is committed to creating healthier communities, delivering exceptional patient care, and ensuring every person has access to quality health care.