Nursing Assistant - Critical Care Neurotrauma (Casual)

Essentia Health•Duluth, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for providing direct care to patients and serving their needs in a manner conducive to their safety and comfort, under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, Nurse Manager, Assistant Head Nurse, and/or Department Director (possibly with guidance from an LPN). The role contributes to meeting the mission and goals of Essentia Health. This Nursing Assistant (CNA) will care for Critical and Intermediate Care specialties, including Neurotrauma, Acute Stroke, and Burn patients. The position works within its job scope to meet the requirements of the Joint Commission and other applicable federal, state, and local regulatory and accrediting agencies.

Requirements

BLS certified or ability to become certified within 1 month from hire date
Must Meet One of the Following Qualifications:
6 months of nursing assistant experience
Completion of one semester of clinical rotations within an accredited nursing program
Enrollment into the Essentia Health Nursing Assistant Foundation Course within 30 days of hire
Verifiable completion of a recognized nurse aide training program
Current registration on applicable state nursing assistant registry

Responsibilities

Providing direct care to patients
Serving the needs of patients in a manner conducive to their safety and comfort
Providing personal hygiene care
Assisting with nutritional needs
Providing comfort care and other assistance
Appropriately and safely transferring patients
Taking vital signs and completing recordkeeping
Recognizing and promptly reporting changes in patient condition to the RN
Maintaining a safe, clean environment for patients to promote the healing process