Nursing Assistant Inpatient - Cardiology & Intermediate Care
Job Summary
We're looking for a compassionate Nursing Assistant to join our family in an inpatient setting. A Nursing Assistant provides patient-centered nursing care and daily living assistance to assigned patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), and is essential to keeping the unit functioning smoothly.
Responsibilities
- Provide assistance with basic health care needs including bathing, grooming, toileting, and eating, while supporting emotional and spiritual needs
- Record vital statistics, blood glucose levels, and other basic health information
- Aid with patient transfers and ambulation
- Perform clerical work related to scheduling and documenting patient healthcare
- Prepare and clean patient treatment areas, living areas, and medical equipment
- Dispose of biomedical waste in accordance with standards and policy
Qualifications
- A 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
Benefits
Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance.
About the Role
Join our 34-bed Cardiology/Intermediate Care Unit, where both new and experienced nursing assistants can grow, thrive, and make a meaningful impact every day. Whether you are building your foundation or expanding your expertise in cardiac and intermediate care, you’ll find opportunities to learn, advance your skills, and deliver exceptional, patient-centered care.
Department Details
We also offer flexible shift schedules to support work-life balance while being part of a unit that values teamwork, excellence, and a great patient experience. Every other weekend will be required.
Pay & Schedule
Pay starts at $16.50/hr and increases according to years of applicable experience. Weekly Hours: 12.00
Benefits
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