Nurse Aide | Float Pool

Monument Health • Rapid City, SD

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Nurse Aide in the Float Pool, you will provide compassionate, patient-focused care as an essential member of the healthcare team. You will assist nursing staff with safe and effective patient care, including personal care, bathing, and hygiene. You will also participate in admission, dismissal, and transfer processes and contribute to permanent patient documentation. Where applicable, you may serve as a constant observer or telesitter, monitoring patients at bedside or remotely through audio/visual technology while protecting their privacy and dignity. On-the-job training and ongoing support are provided. The role is based at Monument Health Rapid City Hospital in Rapid City, South Dakota, and is scheduled for 24 hours per week.

Requirements

• Ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department.
• Ability to perform 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.

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 meetings and training and contribute to departmental development.
• Perform constant observer or telesitter duties where applicable, monitoring patients at bedside or remotely while maintaining privacy and dignity.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed