Nursing Assistant, Float - Resource Team - PT

sanford; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 48,712,000 - 68,770,000; Part time

Job summary

Sanford Health in Fargo, ND is seeking a Nursing Assistant to join the Resource Team on a 20-hour weekly schedule with 8-hour shifts and rotating weekends. The NA delivers patient-centered care and assists with daily living activities under RN/LPN supervision.

The role involves recording vitals, preparing treatment areas, and maintaining clean patient areas, with CNA credentials preferred and registry requirements for ND/MN/WI where applicable.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred, but not required.
• CNA is preferred. Maintains required department competencies.
• If ND/MN and not CNA, must be on NA Registry within four months from hire.
• If WI, must be on Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centered nursing care and daily living assistance under supervision of RN/LPN.
• Assist with bathing, grooming, toileting, eating, meal preparation and dining.
• Record vital statistics and other basic health information.
• Prepare treatment areas, clean medical equipment, and dispose of biomedical waste as required.
• Provide one-on-one care to patients when necessary for safe provision of care.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or 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: 8 Hours - Varied Shifts (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 20

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: 7:00am-3:30pm and 3:00pm. 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 and 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 Aid Registry with current work eligibility.

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