Nursing Assistant Inpatient - Operating Room
About The Position
Sanford Health is hiring a full-time Nursing Assistant for its surgery department. The role provides patient-centered care and daily living assistance to assigned patients during scheduled work periods, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse. Duties include assisting with basic health care needs, administering delegated tasks and treatments, recording vital statistics and other basic health information, collecting non-invasive biological specimens, and completing clerical work related to scheduling and documenting patient care. The Nursing Assistant also prepares patient treatment areas, prepares and cleans medical equipment, disposes of biomedical waste according to standards and policy, and cleans patient living areas or treatment rooms. When needed to provide care safely, the employee may provide one-on-one care to patients. The position is scheduled for 40 hours per week, with hours of 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Call shifts are required once every five to six weeks. The listed salary range is $16.50–$24.00, and a $5,000 sign-on bonus is available to eligible candidates.
Requirements
- Obtain and maintain required department-specific competencies and certifications.
- If working in North Dakota and not a Certified Nursing Assistant, be on the North Dakota Department of Health Nurse Aide Registry upon completion of training and competency validation or within a maximum of four months from initial employment.
- If working in Wisconsin, 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 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 for use.
- 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.
Benefits
- A $5,000 sign-on bonus is available to eligible candidates.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
