Nursing Assistant Inpatient (Straight Nights) - Orthopedics
About The Position
The Nursing Assistant (NA) serves as caregiver to the patient during the scheduled work period. The NA provides patient-centered nursing care and daily living assistance to assigned patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). This position is for night shifts with every other weekend and holiday required. The unit has an Advanced Orthopedic Certification by the Joint Commission and offers a multidisciplinary and team-based approach to patient care, along with a variety of education opportunities for staff to grow their careers.
Requirements
- High school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED) preferred, but not required.
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is preferred.
- Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications.
- If working in North Dakota (ND) or Minnesota (MN) and not a Certified Nursing Assistant, must be on the NA Registry as a Nursing Assistant through the North Dakota Dept. of Health or through the Minnesota Dept. of Health within four months from the date of hire.
- If working in Wisconsin, must be on the Wisconsin Nurse Aid Registry with current work eligibility.
Responsibilities
- Provide assistance with basic health care needs including daily living activities; bathing, grooming, toileting, eating, meal preparation and dining needs, emotional and spiritual needs.
- Administer delegated tasks and treatments.
- Record vital statistics and other basic health information.
- Collect non-invasive biological specimens from patients as needed.
- Perform clerical work related to scheduling and documenting patient healthcare.
- Prepare patient treatment areas for use; prepare and clean medical equipment; dispose of biomedical waste in accordance with standards and policy.
- Clean patient living areas or treatment rooms.
- When necessary for safe provision of care, employee will provide one on one care to patients.
Benefits
- Offers a variety of education opportunities for staff to grow their careers.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
