Nursing Assistant

Advocate Health • Grafton, ND

8d • $21 - $31

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant supports registered nurses in providing daily patient care in the Nursing Float Pool. Duties include assisting with hygiene, nutrition, mobility, positioning, skin care, transfers, and patient data collection, as well as accurately documenting care and observations in the electronic medical record. The role also supports admission, transfer, and discharge activities; collects specimens and performs point-of-care testing when indicated; maintains supplies and equipment; and promptly communicates patient and family needs to the RN. Depending on site and unit requirements, the Nursing Assistant may also remove IVs, provide post-mortem care, and perform bladder scans under RN direction.

The position requires providing age-appropriate care in accordance with departmental policies and procedures, and following infection-prevention practices, including hand hygiene, sterile and aseptic procedures, safe disposal of contaminated materials, and appropriate attire when caring for patients in isolation. The role involves continuous exposure to blood and body fluids and possible mechanical, electrical, chemical, and radiation hazards, so protective clothing must be worn as necessary. The position is full-time, 36 hours per week, with a holiday assignment required and a weekend off per quarter. The listed pay range is $20.80–$31.20.

Requirements

• High school graduate, GED, or High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED).
• No prior experience required.
• Nurse Aide in good standing on the State Registry for the state in which the team member practices.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association; must be obtained within 45 days.
• Basic computer skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to set priorities.
• Maintain annual educational requirements for hospital-based certifications, such as DNV or CARF, as applicable.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, and reach above the shoulders during a work shift.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist, lift up to 20 lbs. overhead, and carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance.
• Ability to push or pull with 30 lbs. of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.
• Ability to use foot pedals on carts or machines and to meet the functional vision and hearing requirements of the role.
• Ability to wear protective clothing as necessary when exposed to hazards, including blood and body fluids.

Responsibilities

• Assist RNs with daily patient care, including bathing, oral hygiene, feeding, activity orders, ambulation, positioning, range of motion, and transfers.
• Measure and document blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration, intake and output, daily weights, and other requested patient data in the electronic medical record.
• Perform purposeful rounding under RN direction; promptly communicate and document patient and family observations, concerns, and needs.
• Assist with patient admission, transfer, and discharge processes under RN supervision, including room setup, room orientation, linen removal, and management of patient belongings.
• Keep patient call lights within reach and respond promptly to call lights.
• Collect urine, stool, and sputum specimens and perform indicated point-of-care testing using approved processes for specimen labeling and identification; maintain required competency.
• Complete errands, including delivery and pickup of trays, charts, specimens, and reports; maintain and order nursing-area stock; clean equipment and work areas.
• Position and transport patients, including lifting and pushing or pulling with proper technique and assistive devices.
• Support patient nutritional needs under RN direction, including diet review, tray setup and removal, proper positioning, and diet selection.
• Maintain skin integrity through repositioning and skin care; provide and maintain supplies and appliances such as TED hose and sequential compression devices.
• Perform IV removal, post-mortem care, or bladder scans when required by site or unit needs and directed by an RN.
• Follow infection-prevention policies and procedures, including hand hygiene, sterile and aseptic practices, proper disposal of contaminated materials, and appropriate attire for isolation care.
• Provide care appropriate to patients' ages and developmental needs, applying relevant knowledge and information as described in departmental policies and procedures.
• Operate equipment necessary to perform the job.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program
• Career development programs
• Premium pay, such as shift and on-call pay, where applicable
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual performance-based increases

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED