Thoracic

Sanford Health•Marshfield, WI

About The Position

Sanford Health is hiring a Nursing Assistant for its inpatient Cardiac/Vascular/Thoracic department at Marshfield Medical Center. The Nursing Assistant serves as a caregiver during the scheduled work period, 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 cardiovascular team provides specialized, collaborative care for patients with a wide range of heart conditions, using advanced treatments and technology. The department describes its culture as supportive and team-based, with opportunities for professional growth and advancement. This position works 12-hour day shifts and is scheduled for 36 hours per week. The salary range is $18.00–$24.00, and a $2,000 sign-on bonus is available for qualified applicants. The position is non-union.

Requirements

Obtain and maintain required department-specific competencies and certifications.
For work in North Dakota, a Nursing Assistant who is not a Certified Nursing Assistant must be on the North Dakota Department of Health Nurse Aide Registry upon completion of training/competency validation or within a maximum of four months from initial employment.
For work in Wisconsin, must 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 diploma or GED is preferred but not required.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist patients with basic health care needs and activities of daily living, 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 and 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.