Nurse Aide | Medical

Monument Health Rapid City Hospital•Rapid City, SD

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Aide is an essential member of the nursing team, providing compassionate, patient-focused care and helping improve the patient experience. The role assists nursing staff with safe and effective patient care, including personal care, bathing, and hygiene. The Nurse Aide also participates in patient admission, dismissal, and transfer processes and contributes to permanent patient documentation. Where applicable, the role includes serving as a constant observer or telesitter, monitoring patients at bedside and/or remotely with audio/visual technology to promote safety while preserving privacy and dignity. On-the-job training and ongoing support are provided to build the knowledge and skills needed for the role. The Nurse Aide provides supervised personal and rehabilitative care according to individualized care plans, supporting patients’ functional abilities, comfort, independence, and safety. The role contributes to patient care planning as part of a multidisciplinary team, reports safety and health concerns to nurses, and encourages patients to participate in activities of daily living and their care plans.

Requirements

Ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department.
The posting states that no experience is necessary; related experience is preferred.

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 on time, 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.
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 and/or remotely to promote safety while maintaining privacy and dignity.
Contribute input to patient care planning as a member of the multidisciplinary team.
Report safety concerns, abnormal parameters 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.
Participate in meetings and training and support departmental development.
Perform other duties as assigned.