Thoracic

Sanford Health•Marshfield, WI

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant (NA) serves as a caregiver to patients during scheduled work periods and provides patient-centered nursing care and daily living assistance under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). This role is with the Cardiac/Vascular/Thoracic team at Marshfield Medical Center, supporting patients and families in a collaborative, patient-centered environment. The position offers rotating 8-hour shifts during day and evening hours, scheduled for 24 hours per week. Employees work every third weekend and every other holiday. A sign-on bonus is available for qualified applicants.

Requirements

Obtain and maintain required department-specific competencies and certifications.
In North Dakota, if not a Certified Nursing Assistant, be listed on the North Dakota Department of Health Nurse Aide Registry upon completion of training and competency validation or within a maximum of four months from initial employment.
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

High school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED).
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).

Responsibilities

Provide assistance 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 and medical equipment for use, clean equipment, and dispose of biomedical waste according to standards and policy.
Clean patient living areas or treatment rooms.
Provide one-on-one care to patients when necessary for safe care.