About the role#
The Student Nurse Advancement Program offers nursing students paid, hands-on clinical experience while they complete their education. Participants begin in a Patient Care Technician role, working alongside experienced professionals to build clinical skills and prepare for a future career as a Registered Nurse. This program provides a pathway to advance through various roles and internship opportunities within the health system.
What you'll do#
- Record vital statistics and other basic health information.
- Provide patient-centered nursing care and daily living assistance.
- Clean patient living areas and treatment rooms.
- Collect non-invasive biological specimens.
- Perform clerical work related to scheduling and documenting patient healthcare.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an accredited nursing program.
- Good academic standing within your nursing program.
- Maintenance of acceptable job performance standards.
- Ability to obtain and maintain department specific competencies and certifications.
- Inclusion on the North Dakota Department of Health Nurse Aide Registry if you are not a Certified Nursing Assistant.
Location & details#
- Location: Bismarck, North Dakota.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Schedule: Varies, 8 hours per week.
- Compensation: Starting rate of $21.50 per hour.
- Status: Paid, part-time position with rolling enrollment.
About Sanford Health
Sanford Health is a nonprofit health system based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. It operates as the largest rural health system in the United States. The organization maintains 47 medical centers and over 200 senior care locations through the Good Samaritan Society. Its network serves more than one million patients across a large geographic area.
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