Nursing Assistant (NA) - Surgery - Full Time Days

Essentia Health • Fargo, ND

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Essentia Health - Fargo Surgery Unit is hiring a Nursing Assistant to provide direct patient care under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, Nurse Manager, Assistant Head Nurse, and/or Department Director, potentially with guidance from an LPN. The role supports patient safety, comfort, and the mission and goals of Essentia Health. Duties vary by patient care unit and include personal hygiene and nutritional assistance, comfort care, safe patient transfers, taking vital signs, recordkeeping, reporting changes in patient condition to the RN, and maintaining a clean and safe environment. The OR nursing assistant also transports patients and specimens, assists with positioning, turns over and sets up rooms, and orders and stocks items in the clean utility. The position is 40 hours per week, working 8-hour day shifts Monday through Friday, with no weekends, holidays, or call obligation.

Requirements

• BLS certification required within 3 months of hire.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Nursing Assistant through the North Dakota Department of Health preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under the supervision of nursing leadership and, potentially, with guidance from an LPN.
• Provide personal hygiene care, assist with nutritional needs, and provide comfort care and other assistance.
• Transfer patients appropriately and safely.
• Take vital signs and complete recordkeeping.
• Recognize and promptly report changes in patient condition to the RN.
• Maintain a safe, clean environment that promotes patient healing.
• Work within job scope to meet applicable Joint Commission and other regulatory and accrediting agency requirements.
• Transport patients and specimens.
• Assist with patient positioning.
• Turn over and set up rooms.
• Order and stock items in the clean utility.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, with supplemental options.
• 401(k) plan with employer contributions.
• Professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Generous time off.
• Wellness resources focused on physical, mental, and emotional health.

What This Job Offers

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