Nursing Assistant Inpatient (Straight Nights, Straight Weekends) - Orthopedics

Sanford Health•Bismarck, ND

2d•Onsite

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 12-hour night shifts from 6pm - 6:30am, working every 3rd weekend. The unit utilizes a multidisciplinary and team-based approach to patient care and offers a variety of education opportunities for staff to grow their careers. The unit has an Advanced Orthopedic Certification by the Joint Commission.

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) and not a Certified Nursing Assistant, must be on the North Dakota Department of Health Nurse Aide Registry upon completion of training/competency validation or a maximum of four months from the date of initial employment.

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.