Nurse Assistant

Full Time
Bismarck, ND 58501
Posted
Job description
Overview

Since 1885, CHI St. Alexius Health has been dedicated to leading health care in this region by enriching the lives of patients through the highest quality of care. We seek to continue our tradition of success and innovation with individuals dedicated to delivering the highest level of expertise and quality. Together we can continue to grow and support the legacy of CHI St. Alexius Health for many years to come.

CHI St. Alexius Health is a regional health network with a tertiary hospital in Bismarck, the system also consists of critical access hospitals (CAHs) in Carrington, Dickinson, Devils Lake, Garrison, Turtle Lake, Washburn and Williston and numerous clinics and outpatient services. CHI St. Alexius Health manages four CAHs in North Dakota - Elgin, Linton, and Wishek, as well as Mobridge Regional Medical Center in Mobridge, S.D. CHI St. Alexius Health offers a comprehensive line of inpatient and outpatient medical services, including: a Level II Trauma Center, primary and specialty physician clinics, home health and hospice services, durable medical equipment services, a fitness and human performance center and ancillary services throughout western and central North Dakota.

CHI St. Alexius Health is part of CommonSpirit Health, a nonprofit, Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people. It was created in February 2019 through the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives and Dignity Health. CommonSpirit Health is committed to creating healthier communities, delivering exceptional patient care, and ensuring every person has access to quality health care.

Responsibilities

  • Take vitals (blood-pressure, pulse, temperature, and respiration) according to established procedures.
  • Measure statistics - record intake and output, height, and weight.
  • Obtain routine lab samples not requiring laboratory personnel.
  • Help patients with ADLs (activities of daily living) for which they need assistance, specifically bathing, combing hair, brushing teeth, shaving, putting on stockings and/or slippers, dressing, ambulation, and toileting.
  • Help patients with equipment for their treatment and help patients to move, transfer from bed to chair, or transport them to other departments for testing or treatment.
  • Infection control: know and follow proper protocol in avoiding the spread of germs and spores which transport disease.
  • Observe and report to assess the progress of the patient as well as any needs the patient might have for medical intervention and observe and remove any potential hazards which could cause accidents.
  • Keep patients rooms clean and orderly
  • Set up patients for meals, assisted with meals if needed, or fed if unable to do for self and document the amount of meal taken.
  • Answer signal lights promptly on all patients on the unit, not just assigned patients.
  • Practice as a team member in delivery of care.

Qualifications


Required Education and Experience


Previous health care experience preferred.


Required Licensure and Certifications


CNA Certification (ND State Nursing Assistant Registry)

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Training

Current certification in CPR within orientation period and renewed annually. Attend in-service/meetings and keep current on work related issues – 12 hours CEU/year.

Must have positive and effective skills in dealing with patients, families, visitors, co-workers, providers, and other hospital staff. Maintain a positive attitude and demonstrate behavior consistent with the CommonSpirit Health Mission Statement.

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