NA - Nursing Assistant - Med Surge & Ortho - FT Varied

Sanford Health Careers

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Facility : Bemidji Medical Center

Location : Bemidji, MN

Address : 1300 Anne St NW, Bemidji, MN 56601, USA

Shift : 12 Hours - Varied Shifts

Job Schedule : Full time

Weekly Hours : 36.00

Salary Range : 20.02 - 26.21

Union Position : Yes

Department Details

Shifts are as following : Three 12 hour shifts per week Every third weekend and holiday commitment Shift times are 7am - 730pm or 7pm - 730am

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.

Qualifications

Must be able to acquire a basic knowledge of patient care principles, medical terminology and equipment within the assigned service area. Certification and registration with the Minnesota Board of Nursing Assistant Registry is preferred. Certification is required if designated by law (i.e. Home Care).

Benefits

Sanford Health 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.