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Nursing Assistant - Acute Care

Veterans Health Administration · Fargo, ND

$40k–$64k/ yearPay published by the employer
  • EmployerVeterans Health Administration
  • LocationFargo, ND
  • EmploymentFull-time
  • Posted2 days ago
  • Requisition888408600
  • ProfessionCertified Nursing Assistant

About this role

Veterans Health Administration is hiring a Nursing Assistant - Acute Care in Fargo, ND. The employer published a pay range of $40k–$64k per year, and the listing is for a full-time position. We list it here with the published pay so you can compare it with other certified nursing assistant roles before you apply.

Nursing assistants help patients with daily living, take vital signs and report changes to the nursing team.

Duties from the announcement

Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Duties include, but not limited to: Assist with activities of daily living, transfers, ambulation, and individualized care for acutely and chronically ill patients. Observe and report changes in condition, including skin integrity, behavior, mood, and response to care. Perform oral suctioning, colostomy care, catheter care, IV flow observation, and other assigned nursing procedures. Obtain and record vital signs, oxygen saturation, height, weight, blood glucose levels, intake/output, and report abnormalities. Provide 1:1 sitter coverage and support behavioral safety needs as assigned.

Duties as listed in the USAJobs announcement, a U.S. government posting.

How this pay compares

The midpoint of this range, $24.93 per hour, is 13% above the median of 8 CNA postings with published pay in North Dakota ($22.04 per hour).

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Fargo, ND at a glance

  • $18.81/hrmedian pay, Fargo area
  • $17–$23middle half of earners, per hour
  • 91price level, U.S. = 100
  • 4hospitals listed by CMS in Fargo
  • The metro median is 11% below the North Dakota statewide median of $21.25 per hour. Nationally the median is $19.01 per hour.
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $18.81 median hour in Fargo buys what $20.70 buys at the national price level.
  • HRSA lists 1 active primary care shortage designation covering Cass County; shortage areas often have more openings.

Certified Nursing Assistant pay and jobs in Fargo · Certified Nursing Assistant jobs in North Dakota · North Dakota state guide

Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS (May 2024), BEA regional price parities, CMS hospital directory, HRSA shortage areas, GSA per diem, state licensing boards. These are area figures, not this employer’s offer.

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What do certified nursing assistants get paid at other employers in North Dakota?

  • Essentia HealthFargo, ND$22.04/hr
  • Trinity HealthMinot, ND$20.91/hr
  • CommonSpirit HealthWILLISTON, ND$18.78/hr

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Typical requirements

  • State-approved CNA training and active state registry listing
  • BLS certification
  • Many hospital roles ask for recent patient-care experience

General requirements for this profession. Check the exact requirements with your recruiter.

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