Nursing Assistant (NA) - IMC/ICU - Part Time

Essentia Health•Fargo, ND

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for providing direct care to patients and serving their needs 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). The role contributes to meeting the mission and goals of Essentia Health and works within job scope to meet the requirements of the Joint Commission and other applicable federal, state and local regulatory and accrediting agencies. Essentia Health is an integrated health system serving patients in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and North Dakota, headquartered in Duluth, Minnesota. It comprises over 15,000 employees, including more than 2,200 physicians and advanced practitioners, dedicated to making a healthy difference in people’s lives. Guided by values of Quality, Hospitality, Respect, Joy, Justice, Stewardship, and Teamwork, the organization focuses on patient-centered care across 14 hospitals, 78 clinics, long-term care facilities, assisted living, ambulance services, retail pharmacies, and a research institute.

Requirements

Must be registered as a Nurse Assistant through the North Dakota Department of Health within 3 months from date of employment (if not already certified)
BLS certification required within 3 months of hire

Nice To Haves

Certified Nursing Assistant through the North Dakota Department of Health

Responsibilities

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)
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
Works within job scope to meet the requirements of the Joint Commission and other applicable federal, state and local regulatory and accrediting agencies