Nursing Assistant | Behavioral Health Hospital
About The Position
Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We’re proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint. Join our Behavioral Health Hospital to make a meaningful impact as a Certified Nursing Assistant or Orderly! Our team values communication, safety, and compassion, and you will work alongside supportive colleagues who are committed to high quality care. This part time position offers 12 hour varied day and night shifts. You will gain hands on experience in behavioral health, making it an excellent opportunity for those building a career in nursing or mental health services. 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).
Requirements
- Must be able to acquire a basic knowledge of patient care principles, medical terminology and equipment within the assigned service area.
Nice To Haves
- Certification and registration with the Minnesota Board of Nursing Assistant Registry is preferred.
Responsibilities
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
