About This Position
Careers With Purpose
Are you looking to start or further develop your career in healthcare? Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States and is looking for Nursing Assistants to join its dedicated team of caregivers. Across our 46 medical centers, we offer many development and advancement opportunities to help you grow and find your niche.
Facility: Chamberlain Medical Center
Location: Chamberlain, SD
Address: 300 S Byron Blvd, Chamberlain, SD 57325, USA
Shift: Varies
Job Schedule: PRN
Weekly Hours: Varies
Salary Range: $18.00 - $24.00
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. Gain valuable, hands-on experience while changing the lives of your patients at Sanford Health!
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
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.
Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org .
Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.
Req Number: R-0257437
Job Function: Nursing
Featured: No
Experience
Blood glucose testing, Patient condition reporting, Patient room cleaning, Emotional support for ADL, Biomedical waste, Record keeping, Vital signs, Inpatient experience, Toileting assistance, Patient transfer methods, Resident personal care assistance, Assisting medical staff, Medical scheduling, High school diploma or GED, Preparing medical treatment area, Emotional support for patients, Personal grooming assistance, Spiritual guidance, Schedule creation, Medical equipment cleaning, Blood glucose monitoring, Biohazard disposal procedures, Managing patient records, CNA, Bathing assistance, Entry level, Medical waste disposal, Spiritual well-being, Healthcare facilities housekeeping
Benefits
Opportunities for advancement
