Nursing Assistant

CHI Mercy Health Valley City; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

CHI Mercy Health Valley City is seeking a compassionate Nursing Assistant (CNA) to provide direct patient care under the guidance of a Registered Nurse. You will assist with bathing, feeding, mobility, vital signs, and basic comfort measures while pursuing CNA certification.

You will also support the nursing unit with inventory, documentation, and routine tasks, contributing to a safe, clean, and patient-centered environment. ND CNA certification within six months is required.

Qualifications

• CNA certification in North Dakota within six months of start date.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Strong patient care skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provides basic nursing care within CNA scope for psychological and physical needs.
• Assists in positioning, lifting, turning, and ambulating patients.
• Monitors skin condition and responds to call lights; observes emergencies.
• Adheres to infection control practices and hygiene standards.
• Takes and records vital signs and measurements (temp, pulse, resp, BP, etc.).
• Assists in admission, transfer, discharge, and transports as needed.

Skills

Patient care

Infection control

Teamwork

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) issued by ND

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Nursing Assistant (NA), you will perform essential direct patient care, working under the guidance and direction of a Registered Nurse, often while actively pursuing your Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification.

Every day you will provide comprehensive patient care, including bathing, oral care, feeding, ambulation, and monitoring vital signs. You will also manage other duties such as inventory, documentation, clerical tasks, dietary assistance, light housekeeping, and computer input, directly supporting the nursing unit's operational needs.

To be successful in this role, you will possess a strong capability for basic patient care, demonstrate meticulous attention to detail in all tasks, and effectively collaborate within the nursing team to ensure optimal patient well-being and a supportive care environment, showcasing dedication to advancing your healthcare career.

Responsibilities

• Provides basic nursing care within the Nursing Assistant's scope of practice that includes actions that meet psychological and physical needs of patients, such as, positioning, lifting and turning patients; applying/utilizing special equipment; monitoring skin condition; assisting in toileting and ambulating patients.
• Performs basic patient care responsibilities considering the needs specific to the standard of care for patient's age, including pediatric, geriatric and general population.
• Answer patient's call lights, anticipates their needs and makes rounds to assigned patients. Responds to patient in emergency or physically distressful condition.
• Follows established infection control practices.
• Takes and records temperatures, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, height, weight, intake and output.
• Assist in admission, transfer, and discharge of patient. Transports patients to and from various departments, as required.

Job Requirements

Required

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) issued by the state of North Dakota (ND), within six (6) months of start date

Preferred

• High School Diploma or GED

Where You'll Work

CHI Mercy Health Valley City, part of CommonSpirit Health, has been a part of the Valley City community since 1928 when it was founded by the Sisters of Mercy. Their vision was to build healthier communities through a healing ministry. Over the years we've progressed to meet the needs of the community. We arealwayshere for you to keep your medical needs close to home and convenient. We arealwaysjust down the road and have offered services for decades.

Pay Range

$16.50 - $23.30 /hour