Nursing Assistant - Marshfield Float Pool - PRN

Sanford Health•Marshfield, WI

3d•$18 - $24

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 includes supporting patients’ basic health care and personal needs, carrying out delegated tasks and treatments, recording basic health information, and helping maintain patient living and treatment areas.

Requirements

Obtain and maintain required department-specific competencies and certifications.
In North Dakota or Minnesota, if not a Certified Nursing Assistant, be listed on the applicable Nursing Assistant Registry within four months of hire.
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).

Responsibilities

Assist 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 according to standards and policy.
Clean patient living areas or treatment rooms.
Provide one-on-one care to patients when necessary for safe care.