CNA - Nursing Assistant - Surgical Services - FT Varied

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.

Work Shift:

Varies (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

36

Compensation:

Starting Rate: $18.00 - $24.00 $2,000 Sign On Bonus!

Union Position:

No

Department Details

The Surgical Abdominal/ENT & Palliative Care Unit is located at the Marshfield Clinic, also called 4 North, in Marshfield Wisconsin and is a 25-bed unit with 4 additional Palliative Care designated beds. This unit admits and discharges patients for scheduled diagnostic procedures, tests and surgeries related to the abdomen and Ear Nose and Throat as well as complex wounds.

Work with all specialties such as: General Surgery, Surgical Oncology, wound care, Plastics, orthopedics, Palliative Medicine, hematology/oncology, nephrology, ENT, Gastroenterology, hospital medicine & Rehab, etc.


What We Offer:
· Supportive, team-based culture.
· Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package.
· Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.
· Commitment to innovation and continuous improvement.

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. 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. If working in Wisconsin, must be on the Wisconsin Nurse Aid Registry with current work eligibility.

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 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org.