Nursing Assistant Inpatient - Med/Surg
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 role is in an inpatient Med/Surg department and is scheduled for 12 hours per week, with varied shifts. The NA supports patients’ basic health care needs, performs delegated tasks and treatments, records vital statistics and other basic health information, and assists with clinical and clerical work. The position may include providing one-on-one care when necessary for safe care delivery.
Requirements
- Obtain and maintain required department-specific competencies and certifications.
- If working in North Dakota without Certified Nursing Assistant status, be listed on the North Dakota Department of Health Nurse Aide Registry after training and competency validation or within a maximum of four months from initial employment.
- If working 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 graduation or a general equivalency diploma (GED) is preferred but not required.
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist with daily living activities, 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 medical equipment for use.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
