Nursing Assistant (NA) - Surgery - Full Time Days

Responsible Care

Provides direct care to patients and serves the needs of patients in a manner conducive to their safety and comfort, under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, Nurse Manager, Assistant Head Nurse, and/or Department Director (possibly with guidance from an LPN).

• Personal hygiene care
• Aiding with nutritional needs
• Providing comfort care and other assistance
• Appropriately and safely transferring patients
• Taking vital signs and completing recordkeeping
• Recognizing and promptly reporting changes in patient condition to the RN
• Maintaining a safe, clean environment for patients to promote the healing process

Education Qualifications

• Education: Certified Nursing Assistant through the North Dakota Department of Health preferred.
• If not certified as a Nursing Assistant, must be registered as a Nurse Assistant through the North Dakota Department of Health within 3 months from date of employment.

Licensure/Certification Qualifications

• BLS certification required within 3 months of hire.

Schedule

Works within job scope to meet the requirements of the Joint Commission and other applicable federal, state and local regulatory and accrediting agencies.

• Schedule: 40 hours per week
• Days: 8:30am-5pm
• No weekends or holidays

Duties

May Include:

• Patient transport
• Room turnover and set up
• Lab transport
• Supply ordering and stocking

Location and Shift Details

Job Location: 32nd Avenue Building

Shift Rotation: Day Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start/End: 8:30am/5:00pm

Hours Per Pay Period: 80

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation Range: $17.63 - $26.45 / hour

FTE: 1

Weekends: n/a

Employee Benefits at Essentia Health:

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Supplemental options to fit your needs
• 401(k) plan with employer contributions
• Training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs
• Flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources