Nursing Assistant Cardiac Care

Allina Health System•Saint Paul, MN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of a registered nurse, the Nursing Assistant assists in delivering patient care. The role includes providing personal care, collecting and documenting vital signs and other observations, and helping patients with mobility, comfort, and daily needs. The position is 0.6 FTE, or 48 hours per two-week pay period, with 8-hour day/evening shifts and an every-other-weekend rotation. The role is based at 333 Smith Ave N, Saint Paul, Minnesota. Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system serving individuals, families, and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. Its mission is to provide exceptional care by preventing illness, restoring health, and providing comfort. The organization describes its approach as whole-person care and emphasizes employee well-being and career development.

Requirements

Meet one of these age requirements: be at least 18 years old, or be 17 years old with a high school diploma or GED.
Meet one of these experience or training requirements: successful completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program; completion of one semester of clinical rotations within an accredited nursing program; completion of the Allina Health Nursing Assistant Academy Program; or previous direct patient care experience.
Meet one of these BLS requirements: current certification from the American Heart Association; current certification from the American Red Cross; or Allina in-house BLS training within 30 days of hire.
Ability to perform medium physical work, lifting up to 32 pounds occasionally and up to 25 pounds frequently, in accordance with the Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy.

Responsibilities

Perform assigned personal care and interventions according to the critical elements of each procedure.
Respond promptly to patient call lights, including those for patients other than assigned patients.
Distribute and set up water, snacks, and patient trays, and assist patients with them.
Assist with grooming and hygiene, skin integrity, personal comfort, and population-specific needs.
Assist with ambulation, transfers, positioning, and range-of-motion activities according to activity orders and patient needs.
Implement fall-prevention activities specified in the plan of care.
Collect and save specimens.
Assist the RN with admission, transfer, discharge, and post-mortem care.
May transport medications within the site, excluding controlled substances.
Observe, collect, and document assigned health-status data and measurements, including temperatures, radial pulses, blood pressures, respirations, weights, and intake and output.
Immediately report observations or health-status data outside normal limits or significant changes to the RN.
Document according to documentation guidelines.
Help maintain a safe environment for patients, visitors, and employees.
Protect patients, self, and others during transfers, lifts, and transports by using appropriate equipment and body mechanics.
Report environmental risks or equipment malfunctions to a supervisor.
Use equipment according to policies, procedures, and manufacturer directions or standards.
May handle hazardous waste, including identifying, segregating, and disposing of it; maintaining container integrity; and knowing emergency response procedures for spills, fires, and evacuation.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical and dental coverage
PTO/time away
Retirement savings plans
Life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability
Voluntary benefits, including vision, legal, and critical illness coverage
Tuition reimbursement or continuing medical education, as applicable
Student loan support
Benefits-navigation support for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
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