Temporary Family Practice Nurse – Onsite, 19 hrs/wk

University of North Dakota; Bismarck (ND); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

University of North Dakota in Bismarck is seeking a temporary Certified Nursing Assistant to assist during staff shortages. This onsite role involves guiding patients, taking histories, vitals, recording medications and allergies, and supporting nursing assessments in a fast-paced family medicine setting.

The position emphasizes compassionate patient care, accurate charting in electronic health records, prompt communication with the health care team, and following risk management policies.

Qualifications

• Must have CN A licensure in North Dakota.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with faculty and residents.
• Proficient with electronic health records and charting.

Responsibilities

• Direct patient to exam room in a polite and timely manner.
• Take a brief history, vital signs and record medications and allergies.
• Assist nursing assessment by collecting and reporting data.
• Prepare patient for visit and ensure forms are completed.
• Document interventions and patient responses to the health care team.
• Electronically refill prescriptions to pharmacy as ordered by physician.
• Schedule procedures and appointments with other physicians.
• Maintain clean and stocked exam rooms and assist with resident teaching.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Professionalism

Education

CNA licensure (North Dakota)

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Salary/Position Classification

• $18-$30 hourly, Non-Exempt (Eligible for overtime)
• 19 hours per week
• This position will work onsite at the Bismarck campus.

Purpose of Position

Temp position to assist during staff shortages

Duties & Responsibilities

• Direct patient to exam room in a polite and timely manner.
• Take a brief history, vital signs and record all medications and allergies.
• Contributes to nursing assessment by collecting, reporting, and recording objective and subjective data in an accurate and timely manner.
• Prepare patient appropriately for visit.
• Make sure all forms are filled out correctly for physicals, procedures, etc.
• Clarifies and implements physician orders.
• Performs care, treatments, and procedures according to Center for Family Medicine
• Answer telephone politely and promptly. Take accurate information.
• Documents and communicates nursing interventions and patient responses to appropriate members of the health care team.
• Electronically refill prescriptions to pharmacy as ordered by physician with accuracy.
• Schedule various procedures and or appointments with other physicians.
• Reports and tracks laboratory test results, and other diagnostic testing as indicated by Risk Management Policies and Procedures.
• Follow-up on “No Show” appointments in accordance with Risk Management policies and procedures
• Complete annual competency verification
• Clean and stock exam rooms
• Assist with teaching/training of family practice resident physicians in clinical procedures
• Assist with telephone triage.
• Clean and sterilize instruments
• Schedule patients and provide patients with preparation instructions.
• Perform nursing assessment including VS, general exam, etc. and document results in patient chart

Required Competencies

• Must have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to work closely with faculty and resident physicians.
• Must be able to work with patients and the public in a professional, confidential, and calm fashion.
• Proficiency working with electronic health records.
• Strong attention to detail.

Minimum Requirements

• Requires a minimum of CNA licensure in the State of North Dakota.
• Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identityand eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

To Apply

To ensure full consideration, please apply by October 7th, 2026

Position open until filled.