Thoracic

Sanford Health•Marshfield, WI

6d•$18 - $24

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant (NA) serves as a caregiver to patients during scheduled work periods, providing patient-centered nursing care and daily living assistance to assigned patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). The role is in a specialized cardiac care setting supporting patients throughout their care journey in a collaborative, patient-centered environment.

Requirements

A high school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED) is preferred but not required.
Obtain and maintain required department-specific competencies and certifications.
If working in North Dakota or Minnesota and not a Certified Nursing Assistant, be listed on the relevant state Nursing Assistant Registry within four months from the date of hire.
If working in Wisconsin, be listed on the Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry with current work eligibility, or be a student nurse enrolled at a school approved by the Wisconsin Board of Nursing who has completed a basic nursing course and 16 hours of clinical experience.

Nice To Haves

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with basic health care needs and activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, toileting, eating, meal preparation, and dining needs.
Support patients’ 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 and dispose of biomedical waste in accordance with standards and policy.
Clean patient living areas or treatment rooms.
Provide one-on-one care to patients when necessary for safe provision of care.