Nursing Assistant - NA - Pulmonary - FT Rotating Days/Nights (Sanford Health)

Job Description

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We’re proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint. 

Work Shift:

12 Hours - Rotating Shifts (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

36

Salary Range: $16.00 - $23.00$4,000 Sign-On Bonus

Union Position:

No

Department Details

Varied Patient Population: The pulmonary unit sees a diverse range of patients with diagnoses ranging from pneumonia, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, congestive heart failure, pulmonary embolism, to complex cases requiring nursing skills for oxygen therapy, intravenous medications, chest tubes, tracheostomies, postoperative care, noninvasive ventilation, mechanical ventilation, and cardiac monitoring. This diversity provides a rich learning environment for nurses.

Teamwork: Working alongside a dedicated and skilled team of healthcare professionals, you'll experience the power of teamwork in healthcare, enhancing your abilities to provide exceptional patient care.

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.

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. 

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