NA, Inpatient - Patient Transport - Days

Sanford Health • Sanford, ND

4d • Onsite

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 under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). The role is with the Patient Transport team at Sanford Medical Center. The posted schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with an every-other-holiday rotation. The position is scheduled for 40 hours per week and offers additional compensation for working nights, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

• Obtain and maintain required department-specific competencies and certifications.
• For employees working in North Dakota who are not Certified Nursing Assistants, be on the North Dakota Department of Health Nurse Aide Registry after completing training and competency validation or within four months of initial employment.
• For employees 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).
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification.

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 healthcare.
• Prepare patient treatment areas for use; prepare and clean medical equipment; and dispose of biomedical waste according to standards and policy.
• Clean patient living areas or treatment rooms.
• Provide one-on-one care to patients when necessary for safe care.

Benefits

• Additional compensation for working nights, weekends, and holidays.

What This Job Offers

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