Constant Observer - Float Pool - Part Time

at  Sanford Health

SANFORD HEALTH IS ONE OF THE LARGEST AND FASTEST-GROWING NOT-FOR-PROFIT HEALTH SYSTEMS IN THE UNITED STATES. WE’RE PROUD TO OFFER MANY DEVELOPMENT AND ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES TO OUR NEARLY 50,000 MEMBERS OF THE SANFORD FAMILY WHO ARE DEDICATED TO THE WORK OF HEALTH AND HEALING ACROSS OUR BROAD FOOTPRINT.

Facility: Central Patient Building
Location: Sioux Falls, SD
Address: 1305 W 18th St, Sioux Falls, SD 57105, USA
Shift: 12 Hours - Day Shifts
Job Schedule: Part time
Weekly Hours: 18.00
Salary Range: 16.00 - 23.00
Pay Info: $2,000 Sign-On Bonus for Eligible Applicants

JOB 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). 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) or Minnesota (MN) and not a Certified Nursing Assistant, must be on the NA Registry as a Nursing Assistant through the North Dakota Dept. of Health or through the Minnesota Dept. of Health within four months from the date of hire.