Patient Care Technician Inpatient - Orthopedics

Sanford Health•Bismarck, ND

5d•$17 - $24

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant 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). This inpatient position is in Orthopedics and is scheduled for 12 hours per week, with every other weekend required. The work shift varies. The unit uses a multidisciplinary, team-based approach to patient care and holds Advanced Orthopedic Certification by the Joint Commission.

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 completing training and competency validation, or within a maximum of four months from initial employment.
If working in Wisconsin, be listed on the Wisconsin Nurse Aid Registry with current work eligibility.

Nice To Haves

High school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED).
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification.

Responsibilities

Assist with basic health care needs and activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, toileting, eating, meal preparation, and dining needs.
Attend to 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 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 care.