Nursing Assistant

CHI; Lisbon (ND); On-site; USD 23,804 - 33,627; Full time

Job summary

CHI is seeking a Nursing Assistant (NA) in Lisbon, North Dakota. In this role, you will provide essential direct patient care, working under the guidance of a Registered Nurse. Daily responsibilities include monitoring vital signs, assisting with activities of daily living, and ensuring a supportive care environment.

The position offers a $5,000 sign-on incentive, highlighting the commitment to attracting dedicated professionals to enhance patient care at CHI Lisbon Health, a 20-bed critical access hospital.

Qualifications

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) required within 6 months.
• Strong capability for basic patient care.
• Ability to monitor and assess vital signs.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic nursing care and support to patients.
• Assist in monitoring patients' vital signs.
• Ensure cleanliness and infection control in workspaces.

Skills

Patient care

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Education

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 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 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, you will possess a strong capability for basic patient care, demonstrate meticulous attention to detail, and collaborate effectively within the nursing team to ensure optimal patient well‑being and a supportive care environment, showcasing dedication to advancing your healthcare career.

What You’ll Do

• 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 and 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.
• Answers patients’ 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.
• Assists in admission, transfer, and discharge of patient; transports patients to and from various departments as required.
• This position is eligible for a $5,000 sign‑on incentive.

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, GED, or equivalent.

Where You’ll Work

CHI Lisbon Health is a 20 bed Critical Access Hospital with a 24 hour Emergency Level V Trauma Center. CHI Lisbon Health is part of a larger family of quality healthcare facilities, CommonSpirit Health.

Pay Range

$17.28 - $24.41 /hour