Nursing Assistant Inpatient - Radiology
- Employer
- Sanford Health
- Location
- Sioux Falls, South Dakota
- Salary
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- Industry
- Healthcare
- Role
- Medical Doctor / Physician
- Job Type
- Long-Term
Job Details
City: Sioux Falls
State: South Dakota
Department *: * RADIOLOGY ADMIN
Job Schedule: Full Time
Shift: Days
Hours Per Shift: 8 hr
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, including assessing patient's physical condition to aid in diagnosis and treatment. 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.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
The Nursing Assistant is primarily responsible for patient transportation to and from the Radiology Department. This person is responsible for the care of the patient during the time they are between areas. The Nursing Assistant works collaboratively with other interdisciplinary team members. Other duties include delivery of patient care supplies, and routine upkeep of the transporting equipment, accessories and storage area. This position may have access to medications for purposes of distribution to licensed personnel.
The Nursing Assistant combines communication skills and patient handling along with numerous other duties. Sensitivity and patient confidentiality must be practiced at all times. On a continuum the Nursing Assistant must work to develop an understanding of the patient’s physical and emotional status, and must be able to work with growth and development needs of all client populations. This is an active position with a significant amount of walking and assisting patients to and from the wheelchair, cart, or other mode of transportation. The Nursing Assistant will also develop knowledge of the proper handling of medication pumps, chest tubes, catheters and other patient monitoring devices and accessories that must be handled with care during transport.
When students are providing patient care, treatment, and/or services as a part of their training, any/all employees may be asked to supervise the students.
DEPARTMENT DETAILS
The Nursing Assistant is primarily responsible for patient transportation to and from the Radiology Department. This is a fast paced position with a significant amount of walking required. Strong customer service skills needed with emphasis on enhancing the patient experience.
QUALIFICATIONS
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is preferred. Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications. If working in North Dakota (ND) or Minnesota (MN) and not a Certified Nursing Assistant, must be registered as a Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) through the North Dakota Department of Health or a Nurse Assistant through the Minnesota Department of Health within four months from the date of hire. High school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED) preferred, but not required.
About Sanford Health:
At Sanford Health, we are dedicated to the work of health and healing.
Every day, we show that commitment by delivering the highest quality of care to the communities we serve.
We are leaders in health care and strive to provide patients across the region with convenient access to expert medical care, leading-edge technologies and world-class facilities.
In addition to strong clinical care, we are also committed to research, education and community growth.
We engage in medical research to not only discover innovative ways to provide care, but also cures for common diseases.
We continuously seek new ways to achieve our vision of improving the human condition here in your community,
across the region and around the world.
The entire team at Sanford Health recognizes the value of healthy families and communities.
We continue to gain momentum and expand our reach. Together, we can make a positive difference now, and in the future.
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 .
In compliance with federal law requiring employers to verify new employees' U.S.
employment eligibility, Sanford participates in E-Verify. To learn more click here for English Version at https://e-verify.uscis.gov/emp/media/resourcesContents/EverifyPosterEnglish.pdf or here for Spanish Version at https://e-verify.uscis.gov/emp/media/resourcesContents/EverifyPosterSpanish.pdf .
City: Sioux Falls
State: South Dakota
Job Function: Nursing
Job Schedule: Full Time
Shift: Days
Req Number: req22297
Company
Sanford Health is excited to be on a journey of tremendous growth and momentum. With our vast geography, cutting-edge medicine, sophisticated research, advanced education and our own health plan, we are unique in what we do and how we do it. Through relationships built on trust and successful performance and a vision to improve the human condition, Sanford seeks to make a significant impact on health and healing. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, our journey as an organization includes continually building on the diverse talents, experiences and beliefs of our employees, as well as the patients and communities we serve. We are proud to be from the Midwest and to impact the world. We look forward to joining with you in the journey.
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