What are the responsibilities and job description for the NA - Nursing Assistant - Med Surge & Ortho - FT Straight Evenings position at Sanford Health?
**Careers With Purpose**
**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.**
**Facility:** Bemidji Medical Center
**Location:** Bemidji, MN
**Address:** 1300 Anne St NW, Bemidji, MN 56601, USA
**Shift:** 8 Hours - Evening Shifts
**Job Schedule:** Full time
**Weekly Hours:** 32.00
**Salary Range:** 20.02 - 26.21
**Union Position:** Yes
**Department Details**
Shifts are as following:
Four 8 hour shifts per week
Every other weekend and holiday commitment
Shift times are 3pm-1130pm
**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 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 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-0274261
**Job Function:** Nursing
**Featured:** No