Nursing Assistant - Float Pool
About The Position
Responsible for providing direct care to patients and serving the needs of patients 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) to contribute to meeting the mission and goals of Essentia Health. Duties will vary by patient care unit/department and include but are not limited to: 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. This position MUST be able to work the following: 80 hours per 2 weeks Every Other Weekend Rotating 8 Hour Shifts Night Shift: 10:00PM - 6:30AM $1500 for eligible candidates with work Commitment
Requirements
- BLS certified or ability to become certified within 1 month from hire date
- Must meet ONE of the following requirements:
- 6 months of patient care experience
- Completion of one semester of clinical rotations within an accredited nursing program
- Verifiable completion of a recognized nurse aide training program
- Current registration on applicable state nursing assistant registry
- This position MUST be able to work the following:
- 80 hours per 2 weeks
- Every Other Weekend
- Rotating 8 Hour Shifts
- Night Shift: 10:00PM - 6:30AM
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
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- life
- disability insurance
- 401(k) plan with employer contributions
- training
- tuition reimbursement
- educational programs
- flexible scheduling
- generous time off
- wellness resources
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
