Nurse Aide | Ortho/Neuro/Surgical
About The Position
Monument Health is hiring a Nurse Aide for its Ortho/Neuro/Surgical Nursing department at Rapid City Hospital in Rapid City, South Dakota. The role provides compassionate, patient-focused support to nursing staff and patients, with on-the-job training and ongoing support. No prior experience is necessary. The Nurse Aide provides personal care, including bathing and hygiene assistance; supports admission, dismissal, and transfer processes; and contributes to permanent patient documentation. Where applicable, the role also includes serving as a constant observer or telesitter, monitoring patients in person or remotely using audio/visual technology while protecting their privacy and dignity. The Nurse Aide works as part of a multidisciplinary team to support patient care planning and help patients maintain or improve their functional abilities, comfort, independence, and safety. The position is scheduled for 36 hours per week. Starting pay ranges from $18.20 to $21.83 per hour, depending on the applicant’s knowledge, skills, and experience. Nurse Aide - Acute pay is $18.20–$20.92; Certified Nurse Aide - Acute pay is $18.99–$21.83.
Requirements
- Ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department.
- Physical capacity for 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.
- May be exposed to radiation and is frequently exposed 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 in a timely manner according to policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Assist nursing staff with patient care, including personal care, bathing, and personal hygiene.
- Participate in patient admission, dismissal, and transfer processes and contribute to permanent patient documentation.
- Serve as a constant observer or telesitter where applicable, monitoring patients at bedside or remotely while maintaining privacy and dignity.
- Provide supervised personal and rehabilitative care according to individualized care plans to support functional abilities, comfort, independence, and safety.
- 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 plans.
- Contribute input to patient care planning as a member of the multidisciplinary team.
- Participate in meetings and training and contribute to departmental development.
- Demonstrate a desire to grow as an employee and team member.
- 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
