Nursing Assistant, Float - Resource Team - Nights

Sanford; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanford Health in Fargo, ND is seeking a Nursing Assistant for a float, night shift position within our Resource Team. This role provides patient-centered care and assists with daily living tasks under RN/LPN supervision.

The float assignment offers exposure to multiple units and hospitals, with 3:00pm-11:30pm shifts and rotating weekends/holidays. Ideal candidates are high school graduates (GED) with CNA preferred or eligibility, and ND/MN registry compliance within four months.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED preferred but not required.
• CNA preferred; must be on NA registry if ND/MN and not a CNA.
• ND or MN registry within four months from date of hire (if ND/MN).
• In Wisconsin, must meet Nurse Aide Registry requirements or be a student nurse with clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance with basic health care needs including daily living activities; bathing, grooming, toileting, eating, meal preparation and dining needs.
• Administer delegated tasks and treatments.
• Record vital statistics and other basic health information.
• Will collect non-invasive biological specimens from patients as needed.
• Perform clerical work related to scheduling and documenting patient healthcare.
• Prepare patient treatment areas for use; prepare and clean medical equipment; dispose of biomedical waste according to standards and policy.
• Clean patient living areas or treatment rooms.
• Provide one on one care to patients when necessary for safe provision of care.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs recording

Documentation

Education

High school diploma / GED

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) preferred

Job description

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America's heartland.

Work Shift: Night (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36

Compensation: Salary Range: $17.00 - $24.00

Union Position: No

Department Details

Come and join our Resource Team! This position is great for Nursing students looking for a variety in their day.

The Resource Team is a FLOAT position that allows you to see and experience multiple units and hospitals!

Shifts: 3:00pm-11:30pm. Every other weekend and every other holiday rotation.

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

Job Description

• Provide assistance with basic health care needs including daily living activities; bathing, grooming, toileting, eating, meal preparation and dining needs, emotional and spiritual needs.
• Administer delegated tasks and treatments.
• Record vital statistics and other basic health information.
• Will collect non-invasive biological specimens from patients as needed.
• Perform clerical work related to scheduling and documenting patient healthcare.
• Prepare patient treatment areas for use; prepare and clean medical equipment; dispose of biomedical waste in accordance with standards and policy.
• Clean patient living areas or treatment rooms.
• When necessary for safe provision of care, employee will 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) or Minnesota (MN) and not a Certified Nursing Assistant, must be on the NA Registry as a Nursing Assistant through the North Dakota Dept. of Health or through the Minnesota Dept. of Health within four months from the date of hire.
• If working in Wisconsin, must be on the Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry with current work eligibility or a student nurse, currently enrolled at a school approved by the Wisconsin Board of Nursing, who has completed a basic nursing course and 16 hours of clinical experience.

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