Medical Surgical - Nursing Assistant Inpatient (PT)

Sanford Health • Bismarck, 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 daily living assistance to assigned patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). The role may include providing one-on-one care when necessary for safe care delivery.

Requirements

• Obtain and maintain required department-specific competencies and certifications.
• For roles 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.
• For roles in Wisconsin, be listed on the Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry with current work eligibility, or be a student nurse enrolled at a Wisconsin Board of Nursing-approved school who has completed a basic nursing course and 16 hours of clinical experience.

Nice To Haves

• High school graduate or GED; preferred but not required.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist 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 health care.
• Prepare patient treatment areas and medical equipment for use; clean equipment and dispose of biomedical waste in accordance with standards and policy.
• Clean patient living areas or treatment rooms.
• Provide one-on-one care when necessary for safe provision of care.

What This Job Offers

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