Nursing Assistant Inpatient - Neurology Med-Surg
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. If you are flexible, open-minded, and willing to go above and beyond, you will thrive as a Nursing Assistant. You will have the opportunity to celebrate with patients in their best moments and support them in their worst, making this is a very rewarding and fulfilling career.
Department Details
- Position is for 12-hour day shifts with every 3rd weekend required.
- Incentivized pay for any picked up shifts.
- A fast-paced job with a focus on teamwork.
- Treat neuro medical and neurosurgery patients as well as a mix of a variety of general Med-Surg patients.
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.
- Assist 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.
- A 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.
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. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits.
Pay & Schedule
$5,000 sign on bonus available to eligible candidates!
Pay Info
Salary Range: $16.50 - $24.00
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