Nursing Assistant Inpatient - Med/Surg at Sanford Health

Ladysmith, Wisconsin, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Oct, 26

Salary

24.0

Posted On

18 Jul, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Care, Vital Signs Monitoring, Daily Living Assistance, Specimen Collection, Medical Equipment Cleaning, Patient Documentation, Basic Health Care, Clerical Work

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

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 - Night Shifts (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 Compensation: Salary Range: 18.00 - 24.00 This position may be eligible for a sign on bonus! Union Position: No Department Details 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.

Responsibilities

The Nursing Assistant provides patient-centered care and assistance with daily living activities under the supervision of an RN or LPN. Responsibilities include recording vital statistics, collecting biological specimens, and maintaining a clean treatment environment.