Nursing Assistant Inpatient - Orthopedics

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:

12 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America)

 Scheduled Weekly Hours:

36

 Compensation:

Salary Range: $16.50 - $24.00

$5,000 sign on bonus available to eligible candidates!

 Union Position:

No

 Department Details

• - Position is for 12 hour day shifts working every 3rd weekend.
• - Multidisciplinary and team-based approach to patient care.
• - Offers a variety of education opportunities for staff to grow their careers.
• - The unit has an Advanced Orthopedic Certification by the Joint Commission.

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 Aid Registry with current work eligibility.

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 talent@sanfordhealth.org.