Med Surg, Nursing Assistant Inpatient - Rotating
About The Position
The Nursing Assistant (NA) serves as a caregiver during scheduled work periods and provides 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 is based on a 50-bed Medical-Surgical unit offering a variety of patient experiences and learning opportunities for new and experienced Nursing Assistants. The position works 12-hour rotating shifts and is scheduled for 36 hours per week. Weekend and holiday rotation is every third weekend and holiday. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is available.
Requirements
- Obtain and maintain required department-specific competencies and certifications.
- If working in North Dakota and not a Certified Nursing Assistant, be on the North Dakota Department of Health Nurse Aide Registry after completing training and competency validation or within a maximum of four months from initial employment.
- If working in Wisconsin, be 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) preferred, but not required.
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist patients with basic health care needs and daily living activities, 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 healthcare.
- Prepare patient treatment areas for use; prepare and clean medical equipment; and 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 provision of care.
Benefits
- $5,000 sign-on bonus available
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
