Nursing Assistant (NA) - IMC/ICU - Nights

Essentia Health•Fargo, ND

21h•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. The role operates under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, Nurse Manager, Assistant Head Nurse, and/or Department Director, with potential guidance from an LPN, all to contribute to Essentia Health's mission and goals. Duties are varied by patient care unit/department and include a range of direct patient support and environmental maintenance. The Nursing Assistant must work within the 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 across Minnesota, Wisconsin, and North Dakota, headquartered in Duluth, Minnesota. The organization 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, Essentia Health maintains a patient-centered focus across its 14 hospitals, 78 clinics, long-term care facilities, assisted living, ambulance services, retail pharmacies, and a research institute.

Requirements

Ability to work 24 hours per week
Ability to work 12 hour night shifts (7p-7am)
Ability to work every Thursday and Friday
If not certified as a Nursing Assistant, must be registered as a Nurse Assistant through the North Dakota Department of Health within 3 months from date of employment
BLS certification required within 3 months of hire

Nice To Haves

Certified Nursing Assistant through the North Dakota Department of Health preferred

Responsibilities

Providing direct care to patients
Serving the needs of patients in a manner conducive to their safety and comfort
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
Working within job scope to meet the requirements of the Joint Commission and other applicable federal, state and local regulatory and accrediting agencies