Nursing Assistant Medical Surgical

Allina Health System • Coon Rapids, MN

13h • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of a registered nurse, the Nursing Assistant assists in delivering patient care on 4 East, a 35-bed medical-surgical unit serving adult and pediatric patients. The unit has average stays of 1–3 days and emphasizes individualized care and teamwork. The role includes providing personal care, collecting and documenting vital signs and other patient observations, and helping maintain a safe environment. This position is 0.9 FTE (72 hours per two-week pay period), with 8-hour day/evening shifts and every-other-weekend rotation.

Requirements

• Meet one of the following age requirements: 18 years of age, or 17 years of age with a high school diploma or GED.
• Meet one of the following 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 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.
• Ability to lift 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.
• Answer patient call lights promptly for assigned and other patients.
• Distribute and set up water, snacks, and patient trays, and assist patients with them.
• Assist with grooming and hygiene, skin integrity, 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 admissions, transfers, discharges, and post-mortem care.
• May transport medications within the site, excluding controlled substances.
• Observe, collect, and document patient health-status data as assigned, 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 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 from injury during transfers, lifts, and transports by using proper 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; ensuring container integrity; and knowing spill, fire, and evacuation response procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical and dental benefits
• 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 and benefits for navigating the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Well-being dollars, 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: High school or GED