CNA - Family Medicine - FT

Sanford Health • Bemidji, MN

1d • $18 - $24

About The Position

The CNA assists nursing personnel with patient care activities and related services that support patients’ personal needs and comfort. The role works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in an ambulatory setting. The Nursing Assistant serves as a caregiver during the scheduled work period, performing delegated tasks and treatments within their role, training, competency, and the needs of the setting.

Requirements

• Good human relations and communication skills.
• Ability to follow procedures and instructions given by a licensed nurse.
• Ability to acquire basic knowledge of patient care principles, medical terminology, and equipment within the assigned service area.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Assist with clinical duties delegated within the role’s responsibilities, training, competency, and ambulatory setting needs.
• Take patients’ vital signs and record vital statistics and other basic health information.
• Maintain stocks of medical supplies needed by registered nurses or physicians.
• Complete assigned patient care duties and delegated tasks or treatments.
• Assist with rooming patients, activities of daily living, and patients’ emotional and spiritual needs.
• Collect non-invasive biological specimens as needed.
• Perform clerical work related to scheduling and documenting patient healthcare.
• Prepare patient treatment areas and medical equipment for use; clean equipment and dispose of biomedical waste according to standards and policy.
• Clean patient areas and treatment rooms.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed