Nurse Aide | Medical/Surgical
About The Position
The Nurse Aide is an essential member of the Medical/Surgical team who provides compassionate, patient-focused care and supports safe, effective care delivery. The role assists nursing staff with patients’ personal care, bathing, and hygiene, and participates in admission, dismissal, and transfer processes. The Nurse Aide contributes to permanent patient data documentation and may serve as a constant observer or telesitter, monitoring patients at the bedside or remotely through audio/visual technology while respecting privacy and dignity. On-the-job training and ongoing support are provided. The position is based at Monument Health Custer Hospital in Custer, South Dakota, with 24 scheduled weekly hours. Starting pay is listed as $18.20–$21.83, with rates varying by Nurse Aide or Certified Nurse Aide status and determined by the applicant’s knowledge, skills, and experience.
Requirements
- Ability to work assigned schedules and hours as 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 one year of related experience.
Responsibilities
- Complete patient care and documentation accurately and promptly in accordance with policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Provide supervised personal and rehabilitative care according to individualized care plans to support patients’ functional abilities, comfort, independence, and safety.
- 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 plans.
- Participate in departmental meetings and training, and contribute to departmental development.
- Assist nursing staff with personal care, bathing, and hygiene, and participate in admission, dismissal, and transfer processes.
- Document patient data permanently.
- Perform constant-observer or telesitter duties where applicable, monitoring patients at bedside or remotely while maintaining privacy and dignity.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
