Sanford Health
Nursing Assistant - NA - Pulmonary - FT Nights
Sanford Health, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States, 57102
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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:
East Patient Building
Location:
Sioux Falls, SD
Address:
1305 W 18th St, Sioux Falls, SD 57105, USA
Shift:
12 Hours - Night Shifts
Job Schedule:
Full time
Weekly Hours:
36.00
Salary Range:
$16.00 - $23.00
Pay Info:
$4,000 Sign-On Bonus
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.
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!
ResponsibilitiesProvide assistance with basic health care needs including bathing, grooming, toileting, and eating, while supporting emotional and spiritual needsRecord vital statistics, blood glucose levels, and other basic health informationAssist with patient transfers and ambulationPerform clerical work related to scheduling and documenting patient healthcarePrepare and clean patient treatment areas, living areas, and medical equipmentDispose 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.
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. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .
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 Health 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-0203381
Job Function:
Nursing
Featured:
No
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:
East Patient Building
Location:
Sioux Falls, SD
Address:
1305 W 18th St, Sioux Falls, SD 57105, USA
Shift:
12 Hours - Night Shifts
Job Schedule:
Full time
Weekly Hours:
36.00
Salary Range:
$16.00 - $23.00
Pay Info:
$4,000 Sign-On Bonus
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.
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!
ResponsibilitiesProvide assistance with basic health care needs including bathing, grooming, toileting, and eating, while supporting emotional and spiritual needsRecord vital statistics, blood glucose levels, and other basic health informationAssist with patient transfers and ambulationPerform clerical work related to scheduling and documenting patient healthcarePrepare and clean patient treatment areas, living areas, and medical equipmentDispose 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.
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. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .
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 Health 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-0203381
Job Function:
Nursing
Featured:
No