Nurse Aide | Medical

Monument Health•Rapid City, SD

3d•$18 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

Begin a healthcare career with Monument Health as a Nurse Aide; no experience is necessary. This role is an essential member of the care team and provides compassionate, patient-focused care to improve the patient experience and support high-quality patient care. The Nurse Aide assists nursing staff with safe and effective patient care, including personal care, bathing, and hygiene. The role also participates in patient admission, dismissal, and transfer processes and contributes to permanent documentation of patient data. Where applicable, the Nurse Aide performs constant-observer or telesitter duties, monitoring patients at bedside and/or remotely using audio/visual technology while maintaining patient privacy and dignity. On-the-job training and ongoing support are provided.

Requirements

Ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department.
Physical ability to perform very heavy work: exerting over 25 pounds of force constantly, more than 50 pounds frequently, and/or 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.
One or more years of related experience.

Responsibilities

Complete patient care and documentation accurately and on time, in accordance with policies, procedures, and regulations.
Contribute to personal and facility growth and participate in meetings and training to support departmental development.
Provide input to patient care planning as a member of the multidisciplinary team.
Assess and provide direct resident care, including supervised personal and rehabilitative care outlined in individualized care plans, to maintain or improve function, comfort, independence, and safety.
Report safety concerns, abnormal parameters as defined for the patient population, and patient health concerns to the nurse.
Encourage patients to participate in activities of daily living and other appropriate aspects of their care plan.
Assist with personal care, bathing, hygiene, and patient admission, dismissal, transfer, and documentation processes.
Perform constant-observer or telesitter duties where applicable, monitoring patients at bedside and/or remotely while maintaining privacy and dignity.
Perform other duties as assigned.