Sanford Health·Bismarck, North Dakota
The Nursing Assistant provides patient-centered care and assistance with daily living activities under the supervision of an RN or LPN. Responsibilities include recording vital statistics, collecting biological specimens, and maintaining a clean treatment environment.
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: 16
$16.50 - $24.00 Experience credit added to wage
Join our 34-bed Cardiology/Intermediate Care Unit, where both new and experienced nursing assistants can grow, thrive, and make a meaningful impact every day. Whether you are building your foundation or expanding your expertise in cardiac and intermediate care, you’ll find opportunities to learn, advance your skills, and deliver exceptional, patient-centered care. We also offer flexible shift schedules to support work-life balance while being part of a unit that values teamwork, excellence, and a great patient experience. Every other weekend will be required.
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. If working in Wisconsin, must be on the Wisconsin Nurse Aid Registry with current work eligibility.
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, and Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification is preferred. Candidates must maintain state-specific registry requirements for North Dakota or Wisconsin.
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.
