Nursing Assistant, Inpatient - Oncology - Part Time

Sanford Health • Fargo, ND

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About The Position

The Nursing Assistant (NA) serves as a caregiver to patients during scheduled work periods, providing patient-centered nursing care and assistance with daily living activities under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). The position is part-time, scheduled for 20 hours per week, and is in the inpatient oncology department. Shifts vary, with available shifts from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. The role includes every-other-weekend and every-other-holiday rotation. Additional compensation is provided for working nights, weekends, and holidays.

This role may suit nursing students, CNAs, or others seeking patient-care experience and an opportunity to refine their skills.

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 after 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

• Assist with basic health care needs and activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, toileting, eating, meal preparation, and dining needs.
• Provide support for 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 and prepare and clean medical equipment.
• 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 care.

What This Job Offers

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