Nursing Assistant - Hospice House - FT

Sanford Health; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health system is seeking a Nursing Assistant for their Hospice Team. This position provides essential patient-centered care and assistance with daily living activities under the supervision of registered or licensed practical nurses. Ideal for nursing students and CNAs looking to gain experience in patient care.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus available for eligible candidates

Additional compensation for night and weekend shifts

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED required.
• CNA certification is preferred.
• Must obtain North Dakota Department of Health Nurse Aide Registry if not a CNA.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with daily living activities.
• Administer delegated tasks and record vital statistics.
• Prepare treatment areas and clean medical equipment.

Skills

Patient Care

Daily Living Assistance

Record Keeping

Education

High school graduate or GED preferred

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Job description

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We’re proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.

Work Shift:

Varies (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40 Salary Range: 15.00 - 23.00**Sign on bonus available for eligible candidates**

Union Position:

No

Department Details

Join our 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, 7:00-7:30pm, and 3:00pm-11:30pm. 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.

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 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to [e-mail].