Nurse Aide | Inpatient Cardiac Unit
About The Position
The Nurse Aide is an essential member of the Inpatient Cardiac Unit team, assisting nursing staff in delivering compassionate, safe, and effective patient care. The role includes providing personal care, bathing, and hygiene support; participating in patient admission, dismissal, and transfer processes; and contributing to permanent patient-data documentation. When applicable, the Nurse Aide serves as a constant observer or telesitter, monitoring patients at bedside or remotely using audio/visual technology while protecting patient privacy and dignity. On-the-job training and ongoing support are provided. The position requires working assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department.
Requirements
- Ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department.
- Ability to perform very heavy work, including exerting over 25 pounds of force constantly, more than 50 pounds frequently, and more than 100 pounds occasionally or seldomly to move objects.
- Possible exposure to radiation and frequent exposure to contaminated needles and infectious body substances.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED equivalent in General Studies.
- Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) certification from the South Dakota Board of Nursing.
- At least 1 year of related experience.
Responsibilities
- Complete patient care and documentation accurately and on time, in accordance with policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Provide supervised personal and rehabilitative care according to individualized care plans to support functional abilities, comfort, independence, and safety.
- Assist with personal care, bathing, and hygiene.
- Participate in patient admission, dismissal, and transfer processes and contribute to patient-data documentation.
- Perform constant-observer or telesitter functions when applicable, monitoring patients at bedside or remotely while maintaining privacy and dignity.
- Contribute input to patient care planning as a member of the multidisciplinary team.
- Report safety concerns, abnormal parameters, and patient health concerns to the nurse.
- Encourage patients to participate in activities of daily living and other aspects of their care plan as appropriate.
- Participate in meetings and training and support departmental development.
- Demonstrate a desire to grow as an employee and contribute to the team and facility.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
