Nursing Assistant - Hospice - FT

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

Benefits offered by this job

Nights/weekends/holidays pay premium

Job summary

Sanford Health is seeking a Nursing Assistant to join our Home Hospice Team. The role provides patient-centered nursing care and daily living assistance under RN/LPN supervision.

Shifts run 7:00am-3:30pm with every other weekend and holiday rotation, offering additional compensation for nights, weekends, and holidays. Qualified candidates will assist with basic health care needs, bathing, grooming, and vitals, while maintaining patient comfort and safety in a home hospice setting.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED preferred, but not required.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) preferred.
• If ND, must be on the ND Nurse Aide Registry upon completion of training/competency validation or within four months.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centered nursing care and daily living assistance.
• Administer delegated tasks and treatments and record vital statistics.
• Will collect non-invasive specimens from patients as needed and perform related clerical scheduling tasks.
• Prepare treatment areas, clean equipment, and dispose of biomedical waste per policy.
• Provide one-on-one care to patients when necessary for safety and care.

Skills

CNA

Patient care

Daily living assistance

Education

High school diploma or GED

CNA certification (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 - Day Shifts (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40

Compensation:
Salary Range: $17.00 - $24.00

Union Position:
No

Department Details

Join our Home Hospice Team! Great for nursing students, CNAs, or anyone seeking work in patient care who wish to gain experience and refine skills.

Shifts: 7:00am-3:30pm, Every other weekend and every other holiday rotation.

Additional compensation for working nights, weekends and holidays!

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) and not a Certified Nursing Assistant, must be on the North Dakota Department of Health Nurse Aide Registry upon completion of training/competency validation or a maximum of four months from the date of initial employment.
• 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.
• If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to [e-mail].