Patient Care Technician - PCT - Pre-Op/PACU/Recovery Care - FT Days

Sanford; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Sanford Health is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide patient-centered care during day shifts in Sioux Falls. You will assist with daily living activities and basic nursing tasks under supervision, ensuring patient comfort and safety.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, with CNA preferred. Shifts include 8- or 12-hour options, and a sign-on bonus is available for eligible applicants.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is preferred.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification is preferred.
• Will review ND/NH/WI registries for eligibility where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centered nursing care during scheduled shifts.
• Assist with activities of daily living: bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, eating.
• Record vital signs and document patient information accurately.
• Support RN/LPN with basic treatments and tasks as delegated.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

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: Day (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Compensation: Salary Range: 18.00 - 24.00

$$$ Sign on bonus available for eligible applicants $$$

Union Position: No

Department Details

Shifts are as following:

• Mixture of 8 and 12 hour shifts
• Every 5th or 6th weekend and holiday commitment
• Shift times range between 5:00am-8:00pm

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 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.
• 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].