Med Surg, Nursing Assistant Inpatient Rotating -
About The Position
The Nursing Assistant (NA) serves as a caregiver to patients during scheduled work periods, 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 position is in a 50-bed Medical-Surgical unit offering a variety of patient experiences and a supportive learning environment. The role includes rotating 12-hour shifts, with 8- or 12-hour shift options noted. The schedule includes every-third-weekend and holiday rotation. The department offers a $5,000 sign-on bonus.
Requirements
- Obtain and maintain required department-specific competencies and certifications.
- For work in North Dakota, if not a Certified Nursing Assistant, be listed 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.
- For work in Wisconsin, be listed 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 graduate or GED (preferred, but not required).
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification (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 for use.
- Prepare and clean medical equipment, and 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
- $5,000 sign-on bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
