Medical Surgical - Nursing Assistant Inpatient (PT)
Sanford Health•Bismarck, ND
•$17 - $24
About The Position
The Nursing Assistant 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 includes supporting basic health care needs and daily activities, carrying out delegated tasks and treatments, recording basic health information, and helping maintain patient areas and equipment. When needed to provide safe care, the Nursing Assistant may provide one-on-one care to patients.
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 upon completion of 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).
- 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.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
