Med Surg, Nursing Assistant Inpatient (Straight Nights)
About The Position
The Nursing Assistant (NA) serves as a caregiver 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 role is on a 50-bed Medical-Surgical unit with a variety of patient experiences and a supportive team environment offering opportunities to build skills and clinical knowledge. The position is scheduled for 12-hour night shifts, 36 hours per week, with every-third-weekend and holiday rotation. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is available, and the department details note a night differential.
Requirements
- High school graduate or GED preferred, but not required.
- Obtain and maintain required department-specific competencies and certifications.
- In North Dakota or Minnesota, if not a Certified Nursing Assistant, be listed on the applicable Nursing Assistant Registry within four months from the date of hire.
- 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
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification is preferred.
- High school diploma or GED is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist 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 available
- Night differential
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
