Nursing Assistant Inpatient - Critical Care Unit

Company: Sanford Health
Location: Sioux Falls
Posted on: January 9, 2021

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.See yourself at Sanford!Facility: Vascular CenterLocation: Sioux Falls, SDAddress: 1305 W 18th St, Sioux Falls, SD 57105, USAShift: 12 Hours - Rotating ShiftsJob Schedule: Full timeWeekly Hours: 36.00Job SummaryThe 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). 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.Department Details3 shifts/week. 12 hour shifts. Rotating Days, Nights, Weekends and Holidays. Additional Incentives available for picking up additional shifts.Critical Care Department Details: At Sanford Medical Center, the care of critically ill adult patients occurs in three separate critical care units that are covered by the same nursing staff.Critical Care 2000 is a 12-bed pulmonary/medical critical care unit. Critical Care 3000 is a 15-bed trauma/surgical/neurocritical care unit. Critical Care 2800 is a 12-bed acuity adaptable unit cares for the cardiothoracic and vascular surgery patients. Acuity adaptable beds allow clinicians to care for patients in all acuity levels in one environment. For example, a post coronary bypass patient can be recovered post-operatively, receive critical care, then transition to telemetry status and eventually discharge all in one room. The staff in this area is comprised of a mixed team of critical care nurses and surgical nurses for a particular time. Surgical and pulmonary intensivists also work collaboratively with physicians and this department to facilitate the full interdisciplinary needs.QualificationsHigh school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED) preferred, but not required.Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is preferred, but not required. Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications.BenefitsSanford 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, sick leave and paid time off. To review your benefit eligibility, visit https://sanfordhealth.jobs/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.Job Function: NursingReq Number: R-28104Featured: No

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