About this role
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
8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America)
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Compensation
Salary Range: $16.50 - $24.00
May be eligible for a sign-on bonus!
Union Position
No
Department Details
Outpatient Surgery, GI & Pain Procedures
Schedule is Monday-Friday, daytime, 8-hour shifts, no weekends or holidays
Summary
- The Nursing Assistant (NA) assists nursing personnel with a variety of patient care activities and related services necessary in caring for the personal needs and comfort of patients in the outpatient setting.
- Performs under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
Job Description
- Assist with clinical duties as delegated within roles and responsibilities, personalized training and competency, and needs of specific outpatient setting.
- Assists with taking vital signs.
- Maintains stock of medical supplies needed for nurse or physician.
- Complies with all patient duties assigned.
- The Nursing Assistant serves as caregiver to the patient during the scheduled work period.
- Administer delegated tasks and treatments.
- Record vital statistics and other basic health information.
- Provide assistance with basic health care needs including rooming the patients, daily living activities; emotional and spiritual needs.
- 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 areas or treatment rooms.
Qualifications
- High school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED) preferred, but not required.
- Minimum of six months’ experience preferred. Experience in a clinic setting preferred.
- 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 [email protected].