Nursing Assistant Inpatient - Neurology Med/Surg

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. 

 Work Shift: Varies (United States of America)

 Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0

 Compensation:

Salary Range

$16.50 - $24.00

Pay starts at $16.50/hr and increases according to years of applicable experience.

 Union Position: No

 Department Details - ND CNA license or experience required to be considered. - Position is scheduled based on department needs with every 4th weekend required. - Fast paced job with a focus on teamwork. - Treat neuro medical and neurosurgery patients as well as a mix of a variety of general Med-Surg patients

Summary The Nursing Assistant (NA) serves as caregiver to the patient during the scheduled work period The NA provides patient-centered nursing care and daily living assistance to assigned patient under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).

Job Description

• Provide assistance with basic health care needs including daily living activities; bathing, grooming, toileting, eating, meal preparation and dining needs, emotional and spiritual needs.
• Administer delegated tasks and treatments. Record vital statistics and other basic health information. Will 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. When necessary for safe provision of care, employee will provide one on one care to patients.

Qualifications

High school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED) preferred, but not required Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is preferred Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications

If working in North Dakota (ND) and not a Certified Nursing Assistant, must be on the North Dakota Department of Health Nurse Aide Registry upon completion of training/competency validation or a maximum of four months from the date of initial employment

If working in Wisconsin, must be on the Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry with current work eligibility or a student nurse, currently enrolled at a school approved by the Wisconsin Board of Nursing, who has completed a basic nursing course and 16 hours of clinical experience

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to talentsanfordhealth.org.