Nursing Assistant - Internal Medicine - FT

10000 Sanford; Bemidji (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanford Health in Bemidji, MN is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support clinical staff in an ambulatory clinic setting. The role includes assisting with patient care, taking vital signs, and managing basic patient needs under RN/LPN supervision.

The position emphasizes compassionate patient care, adherence to procedures, and accurate documentation. Certification with the Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry is preferred; Union and full-time schedule expected.

Qualifications

• Must have good human relations and communication skills.
• Must be able to follow procedures and instructions given by the licensed nurse.
• Must be able to acquire a basic knowledge of patient care principles, medical terminology and equipment within the assigned service area.
• Certification and registration with the Minnesota Board of Nursing Assistant Registry is preferred.
• Certification is required if designated by law (i.e. Home Care).

Responsibilities

• Assist with clinical duties as delegated within roles and responsibilities, personalized training and competency, and needs of specific ambulatory setting.
• Assists with taking vital signs.
• Maintains stock of medical supplies needed for registered nurse or physician.
• Complies with all patient duties assigned.
• The Nursing Assistant serves as caregiver to the patient during the scheduled work period.
• Administer delegated tasks and treatments.
• Record vital statistics and other basic health information.
• Provide assistance with basic health care needs including rooming the patients, daily living activities; emotional and spiritual needs.
• 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 areas or treatment rooms.

Skills

Good communication

Patient care basics

Follow procedures

Education

Nursing Assistant Certification

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: $17.85 - $24.29 Union Position: Yes Department Details M-F Clinic Schedule!

Summary: Assists nursing personnel with a variety of patient care activities and related services necessary in caring for the personal needs and comfort of patients. Performs under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).

Job Description

• Assist with clinical duties as delegated within roles and responsibilities, personalized training and competency, and needs of specific ambulatory setting.


• Assists with taking vital signs.


• Maintains stock of medical supplies needed for registered nurse or physician.


• Complies with all patient duties assigned.


• The Nursing Assistant serves as caregiver to the patient during the scheduled work period.


• Administer delegated tasks and treatments.


• Record vital statistics and other basic health information.


• Provide assistance with basic health care needs including rooming the patients, daily living activities; emotional and spiritual needs.


• 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 areas or treatment rooms.

Qualifications

• Must have good human relations and communication skills.


• Must be able to follow procedures and instructions given by the licensed nurse.


• Must be able to acquire a basic knowledge of patient care principles, medical terminology and equipment within the assigned service area.


• Certification and registration with the Minnesota Board of Nursing Assistant Registry is preferred.


• Certification is required if designated by law (i.e. Home Care).

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].

The Sanford organization owns and manages multiple distinct brands, including Sanford Health, Marshfield Clinic, and Good Samaritan, as well as Lewis Drug, Sanford Health Equip, Solutions by Sanford, Great Shots, and Blue Rock Bar & Grill. 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. Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the organization has 53,000 employees and serves over 2 million patients and nearly 425,000 health plan members across the upper Midwest including South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wyoming, Iowa, Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The integrated nonprofit health system includes a network of 56 hospitals, 288 clinic locations, 147 senior care communities, 4,000 physicians and advanced practice providers and nearly 1,500 active clinical trials and studies. The organization’s transformational virtual care initiative brings patients closer to care with access to 78 specialties. Learn more about Sanford Health’s commitment to shaping the future of rural health care across the lifespan at sanfordhealth.org or Sanford Health News.

Good Samaritan, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services, is committed to transforming the aging experience through innovation, compassion and personalized care. As part of Sanford Health, an integrated nonprofit health system headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Good Samaritan serves 10,000 seniors and offers access to a full continuum of care, including 94 rehabilitation and skilled nursing centers, 56 assisted living and memory care facilities, 44 independent living locations and 37 home health and hospice agencies. The senior care provider delivers services across the upper Midwest, with 70% of residents living in rural communities. Learn more about Good Samaritan’s mission and commitment to delivering high quality senior care in rural America at good-sam.com.