Oncology - Nursing Assistant Inpatient (Straight Nights)
About The Position
We’re looking for a compassionate Nursing Assistant to join our family in an inpatient setting. A Nursing Assistant provides patient-centered nursing care and daily living assistance to assigned patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), and is essential to keeping the unit functioning smoothly. If you are flexible, open-minded, and willing to go above and beyond, you will thrive as a Nursing Assistant. You will have the opportunity to celebrate with patients in their best moments and support them in their worst, making this is a very rewarding and fulfilling career. Gain valuable, hands-on experience while changing the lives of your patients at Sanford Health! The Nursing Assistant (NA) serves as caregiver to the patient during the scheduled work period. The NA provides patient-centered nursing care and daily living assistance to assigned patient under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). Provide assistance with basic health care needs including daily living activities; bathing, grooming, toileting, eating, meal preparation and dining needs, emotional and spiritual needs. Administer delegated tasks and treatments. Record vital statistics and other basic health information. Will 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. When necessary for safe provision of care, employee will provide one on one care to patients.
Requirements
- High school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED) preferred, but not required.
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is preferred.
- Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications.
- If working in North Dakota (ND) or Minnesota (MN) and not a Certified Nursing Assistant, must be on the NA Registry as a Nursing Assistant through the North Dakota Dept. of Health or through the Minnesota Dept. of Health within four months from the date of hire.
- If working in Wisconsin, must be on the Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry with current work eligibility or a student nurse, currently 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
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Responsibilities
- Provide assistance with basic health care needs including bathing, grooming, toileting, and eating, while supporting emotional and spiritual needs
- Record vital statistics, blood glucose levels, and other basic health information
- Assist with patient transfers and ambulation
- Perform clerical work related to scheduling and documenting patient healthcare
- Prepare and clean patient treatment areas, living areas, and medical equipment
- Dispose of biomedical waste in accordance with standards and policy
- Collect non-invasive biological specimens from patients as needed
- 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
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
