Nurse Aide | Progressive Care Unit (PCU/IMC/SSO)

Monument Health Rapid City Hospital • Rapid City, SD

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Aide is an essential member of the patient care team, providing compassionate, patient-focused care and supporting the nursing staff in delivering safe and effective care. The role includes assisting with personal care, bathing, and hygiene; participating in patient admission, dismissal, and transfer processes; and documenting patient data. Where applicable, the Nurse Aide may serve as a constant observer or telesitter, monitoring patients at bedside or remotely using audio/visual technology while protecting their privacy and dignity. On-the-job training and ongoing support are provided.

The Nurse Aide works as part of a multidisciplinary team to support each patient’s individualized care plan, functional abilities, comfort, independence, and safety. The role requires completing patient care and documentation in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, and regulations, communicating concerns to the nurse, and contributing to team and departmental development.

Requirements

• Ability to work the assigned schedules and hours determined by the department.

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 in a timely manner according to policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Provide direct patient care, including personal care, bathing, hygiene, and supervised personal or rehabilitative care outlined in individualized care plans.
• Participate in patient admission, dismissal, and transfer processes and contribute to permanent documentation of patient data.
• Serve as a constant observer or telesitter 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 appropriate aspects of their care plan.
• Participate in meetings and training and contribute to departmental development.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed