Sanford Health·Wing, North Dakota
The Nursing Assistant serves as a caregiver, providing patient-centered nursing care and assistance with daily living activities like bathing, grooming, and eating under the supervision of an RN or LPN. Responsibilities also include recording vital statistics, collecting specimens, performing clerical tasks, and preparing/cleaning treatment areas and equipment.
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: Varies (United States of America)
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36
$18.00 - $24.00 $2,000 Sign On Bonus!
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.
When necessary for safe provision of care, employee will provide one on one care to patients.
High school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED) preferred, but not required.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is preferred. Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications. If working in North Dakota (ND) and not a Certified Nursing Assistant, must be on the North Dakota Department of Health Nurse Aide Registry upon completion of training/competency validation or a maximum of four months from the date of initial employment.
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.
A high school diploma or GED is preferred but not required; however, obtaining and maintaining required department-specific competencies and certifications is necessary. A Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification is preferred, and non-CNA employees in North Dakota must be on the Nurse Aide Registry within four months of employment.
Market context
Nursing roles in North Dakota are typically shaped by steady demand across hospitals, clinics, and long-term care settings, with employers often screening first for an accredited nursing degree and an unencumbered RN license. These positions can be competitive because preferred BSN preparation, structured residency programs, and strong onboarding are common differentiators, alongside benefits such as sign-on bonuses and technology investment. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm your license status and tailor your application to the employer’s preferred education and training fit.
