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Trainee Rural Nurse Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Nursing Assistant Trainee - FT

Park River, ND · On-site

$31K - $41K/yr

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming ... Under the supervision of a licensed nurse, the trainee, in partnership with a preceptor, provides ...

Nursing Assistant Trainee - FT

Auburn, NE

$28K - $38K/yr

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming ... Under the supervision of a licensed nurse, the trainee, in partnership with a preceptor, provides ...

Nursing Assistant Trainee - FT

Auburn, NE · On-site

$28K - $38K/yr

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming ... Under the supervision of a licensed nurse, the trainee, in partnership with a preceptor, provides ...

The UDRH caters to medical, allied health, and nursing students who gain invaluable rural health ... Trainees undertaking the care of Rehabilitation patients should ensure that they operate within ...

Nursing Assistant Trainee, LTC

Bottineau, ND · On-site

$31K - $41K/yr

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming ... Under the supervision of a licensed nurse, the trainee, in partnership with a preceptor, provides ...

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Nursing Assistant Trainee - FT - Evenings

Nursing Assistant Trainee - FT - Evenings

Sanford Health

Scotland, SD

Full-time

Posted 11 days ago


Sanford Health rating

6.8

Company rating: 6.8 out of 10

Based on 538 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

494th of 890 rated healthcare providers


Job description

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.

Work Shift:

8 Hours - Evening Shifts (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Compensation:

Salary Range: $17.00 - $22.50

Union Position:

No

Department Details

Summary

The Nursing Assistant Trainee is enrolled in a learning experience designed to develop the confidence and competence to serve as a caregiver that provides personal care to clients. Under the supervision of a licensed nurse, the trainee, in partnership with a preceptor, provides holistic client-centered care that promotes independence and client rights in a safe, caring, and efficient manner. The trainee is required to work within the role of a non-certified nursing assistant.

Job Description

The trainee is enrolled in a formal nursing assistant program and is required to fulfill all training requirements in the designated timeframe. The Trainee is not allowed to perform any service(s) unless they have been trained and found to be proficient by the instructor. The program is delivered in hybrid format which includes an online curriculum and hands on skills development. Trainees learn the skills and processes needed to provide care and assistance to clients. At completion of the training program, participants will be prepared to take state knowledge and skills exams to obtain the Certified Nursing Aide (CNA) or other state certification designation. While in the Nursing Assistant Training Program, the trainee serves as a member of the nursing team and will be held accountable to know and follow location-specific standards for infection prevention and control, personal protective equipment use, safety, and privacy. The trainee demonstrates the ability to follow written and verbal instructions. This role requires an ability to do detailed work correctly, handle stress, demonstrate critical thinking, and prioritize responsibilities. The trainee works with clients and their families to ensure their physical, cognitive, spiritual, emotional, and social needs are met. The trainee delivers age-appropriate care to meet the physical, psychological, and restorative needs of the client as defined in the care plan. The trainee assists the care team and documents client care when appropriate. The trainee communicates changes in client condition and care-related concerns to a licensed nurse. The trainee assists with basic health care needs and activities of daily living such as bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing, undressing, obtaining vital signs, providing psychosocial support, and delivering other personal care as assigned. The trainee assists the client in transferring, repositioning, range of motion exercises, and walking using appropriate transfer techniques and equipment. The trainee assists clients with meals and snacks and provides water and nutritional supplements as appropriate. The trainee assists with housekeeping, laundry services, and other duties as assigned within non-certified nursing assistant role.

Qualifications

High school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED) preferred, but not required.
Minimum age of 16. Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care preferred.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license required within four months of employment.When applicable, for applicable states, certified and registered with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry.Dependent on facility and required responsibilities, this role may classify as a Sanford Category II Driver requiring a motor. Vehicle report and proof of valid driver's license. Must be medically qualified to perform the essential driving functions of this position as per our Sanford Driving Policy per the leaders request.

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 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org.


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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.

Industry

Health care and social assistance and hospitals

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Sioux Falls, SD, US

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