Nursing Assistant Float Pool

Allina Health System • Saint Paul, MN

15h • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of a registered nurse, the Nursing Assistant Float Pool employee assists in delivering patient care. Duties include personal care, collecting and documenting vital signs and other patient observations, and supporting patients with mobility, comfort, and daily needs. This position is 0.8 FTE (64 hours per two-week pay period), working permanent 8-hour night shifts with an every-other-weekend rotation. The role is based at 333 Smith Ave N, Saint Paul, Minnesota.

Requirements

• Meet one of the age requirements: be at least 18 years old, or be 17 years old with a high school diploma or GED.
• Meet one of the following qualifications: successful completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program; completion of one semester of clinical rotations in an accredited nursing program; completion of the Allina Health Nursing Assistant Academy Program; or previous direct patient care experience.
• Meet one of the following BLS requirements: current certification from the American Heart Association; current certification from the American Red Cross; or completion of Allina in-house BLS training within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide assigned personal care and interventions, following the critical elements of each procedure.
• Respond promptly to call lights for assigned and other patients.
• Distribute and set up water, snacks, and meal trays, and assist patients as needed.
• 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 patient health-status data, including measurements such as temperature, radial pulse, blood pressure, respirations, weight, and intake and output.
• Immediately report observations or health-status data outside normal limits or significantly changed to the RN.
• Document according to applicable guidelines.
• Help maintain a safe environment for patients, visitors, and employees.
• Protect patients, self, and others from injury during transfers, lifts, and transports by using appropriate equipment and body mechanics.
• Report environmental risks and 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 spill, fire, and evacuation response procedures.
• 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 to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Well-being program resources, including well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching, and tools

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed