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

Essentia Health • Fargo, ND

1d • $17 - $26 • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for providing direct care to patients and serving the needs of patients in a manner conducive to their 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) to contribute to meeting the mission and goals of Essentia Health. Duties will vary by patient care unit/department and include but are not limited to: Providing personal hygiene care, assisting with nutritional needs, providing comfort care and other assistance, appropriately and safely transferring patients, taking vital signs and completing recordkeeping, recognizing and promptly reporting changes in patient condition to the RN, and maintaining a safe, clean environment for patients to promote the healing process. Works within job scope to meet the requirements of the Joint Commission and other applicable federal, state and local regulatory and accrediting agencies. Tele sitters monitor up to 12 patients/residents at a time. We utilize the EPIC and MatrixCare charting systems. This position requires the ability to work the following schedule: 24 hours per week 12-hour rotating shifts (7:00 AM–7:00 PM and 7:00 PM–7:00 AM) Every third weekend and participation in a holiday rotation Qualified candidates may be eligible for a hiring incentive of up to $1500. Essentia Health is an integrated health system serving patients in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and North Dakota. Headquartered in Duluth, Minnesota, Essentia Health combines the strengths and talents of more than 15,000 employees, including more than 2,200 physicians and advanced practitioners, who serve our patients and communities through the mission of being called to make a healthy difference in people’s lives. Essentia Health, which includes many Catholic facilities, is guided by the values of Quality, Hospitality, Respect, Joy, Justice, Stewardship, and Teamwork. The organization lives out its mission by having a patient-centered focus at 14 hospitals, 78 clinics, six long-term care facilities, six assisted living and independent living facilities, 7 ambulance services, 27 retail pharmacies, and one research institute.

Requirements

• Certified Nursing Assistant through the North Dakota Department of Health preferred, if no CNA, must be registered as a Nurse Assistant through the North Dakota Department of Health within three months of date of employment.
• BLS certification required within 3 months after hire.
• Ability to work 24 hours per week
• Ability to work 12-hour rotating shifts (7:00 AM–7:00 PM and 7:00 PM–7:00 AM)
• Ability to work every third weekend and participation in a holiday rotation

Nice To Haves

• Certified Nursing Assistant through the North Dakota Department of Health

Responsibilities

• Providing direct care to patients
• Serving the needs of patients in a manner conducive to their safety and comfort
• Providing personal hygiene care
• Assisting with nutritional needs
• Providing comfort care and other assistance
• Appropriately and safely transferring patients
• Taking vital signs and completing recordkeeping
• Recognizing and promptly reporting changes in patient condition to the RN
• Maintaining a safe, clean environment for patients to promote the healing process
• Monitoring up to 12 patients/residents at a time

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs
• 401(k) plan with employer contributions
• professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs
• flexible scheduling
• generous time off
• wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees