Nurse Aide | Medical/Surgical
About The Position
The Nurse Aide assists nursing staff in providing compassionate, safe, and effective patient-focused care. Duties include providing personal care, bathing, and hygiene assistance; supporting patients during admission, dismissal, and transfer; and documenting patient data. Where applicable, the role includes serving 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 Nurse Aide provides supervised personal and rehabilitative care according to individualized care plans, helping patients maintain or improve functional abilities, comfort, independence, and safety. The role contributes to patient care planning as part of a multidisciplinary team and supports the department through participation in meetings and training. This is a PRN position at Monument Health Lead Deadwood Hospital in Deadwood, South Dakota.
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.
- At least 1 year of related experience.
Responsibilities
- Complete patient care and documentation accurately and in a timely manner according to policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Provide patient personal care, bathing, and personal hygiene assistance.
- Participate in admission, dismissal, and transfer processes and contribute to permanent documentation of patient data.
- Perform constant-observer or telesitter duties 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 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 other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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