Nursing Assistant (NA)/TeleSitter - Cardiac Telemetry - Part Time

Essentia Health • Fargo, ND

11d • $18 - $26

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant (NA)/TeleSitter provides direct patient care and supports patient safety and comfort under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, Nurse Manager, Assistant Head Nurse, and/or Department Director, possibly with guidance from an LPN. The role contributes to Essentia Health’s mission and goals. Duties vary by patient care unit or department and may include personal hygiene care, assistance with nutritional needs, comfort care, safe patient transfers, taking vital signs, recordkeeping, reporting changes in patient condition to the RN, and maintaining a safe, clean environment. The position works within its scope to meet Joint Commission and other applicable regulatory and accrediting requirements.

TeleSitters monitor up to 12 patients or residents at a time. EPIC and MatrixCare are used for charting. The schedule is 24 hours per week, with 12-hour rotating day and night shifts (7:00 AM–7:00 PM and 7:00 PM–7:00 AM), every third weekend, and participation in a holiday rotation. The position has no call obligation. Qualified candidates may be eligible for a hiring incentive of up to $1,500.

Requirements

• If not already certified as a Nursing Assistant, register as a Nurse Assistant through the North Dakota Department of Health within three months of employment.
• Obtain BLS certification within three months after hire.
• Ability to work 24 hours per week on 12-hour rotating day and night shifts, every third weekend, and a holiday rotation.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Nursing Assistant certification through the North Dakota Department of Health.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to patients in a manner that supports their safety and comfort.
• Provide personal hygiene care and assist with nutritional needs.
• Provide comfort care and other assistance.
• Transfer patients appropriately and safely.
• Take vital signs and complete recordkeeping.
• Recognize and promptly report changes in patient condition to the RN.
• Maintain a safe, clean environment for patients to promote healing.
• Monitor up to 12 patients or residents at a time as a TeleSitter.
• Work within job scope to meet Joint Commission and other applicable regulatory and accrediting requirements.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, with supplemental options.
• 401(k) plan with employer contributions.
• Professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Generous time off.
• Wellness resources focused on physical, mental, and emotional health.
• Qualified candidates may be eligible for a hiring incentive of up to $1,500; benefit eligibility may vary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed