Surgical

Monument Health•Rapid City, SD

10d•$18 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Aide assists nursing staff in providing compassionate, safe, and effective patient-focused care. Responsibilities include personal care, bathing, hygiene, and supporting patients through admission, dismissal, and transfer processes. The role also contributes to permanent documentation of patient data and may serve as a constant observer or telesitter, monitoring patients at the bedside or remotely using audio/visual technology while maintaining privacy and dignity. On-the-job training and ongoing support are provided. The Nurse Aide works as part of a multidisciplinary team, contributes to patient care planning, and provides supervised personal and rehabilitative care in accordance with individualized care plans. The position is based at Monument Health Rapid City Hospital in Rapid City, South Dakota, and is scheduled for 32 hours per week.

Requirements

Ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department.
Very heavy physical 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.
One or more years of related experience.

Responsibilities

Complete patient care and documentation accurately and in a timely manner in accordance with policies, procedures, and regulations.
Participate in meetings and training and contribute to departmental development.
Provide input to the patient’s care planning process 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 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 plan.
Assist with patient personal care, bathing, and personal hygiene.
Participate in patient admission, dismissal, and transfer processes and contribute to permanent documentation of patient data.
Complete constant observer or telesitter duties when applicable, monitoring patients at bedside or remotely while maintaining privacy and dignity.
Perform other duties as assigned.