Nursing Assistant Observation

Allina Health • Sedro-Woolley, WA

3d • $21 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of a registered nurse, the Nursing Assistant assists with patient care, including personal care such as feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, moving and transporting patients, and changing linens. The role collects and documents vital signs and other patient observations, reports significant changes or readings outside normal limits to the RN, and helps maintain a safe and comfortable care environment.

This position is in the Observation Unit at 333 Smith Ave N, Saint Paul, Minnesota. It is a permanent evening position with 8-hour shifts, 32 hours per week (0.8 FTE; 64 hours per two-week pay period), and an every-other-weekend rotation. The role is represented by SEIU-4 United Service Workers-SUH.

Requirements

• Meet one age requirement: be at least 18 years old, or be 17 years old with a high school diploma or GED.
• Meet one patient-care preparation or experience requirement: 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 BLS requirement: 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 meet the stated physical demands of Medium Work, including lifting up to 32 pounds occasionally and up to 25 pounds frequently.

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, 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 patient health-status data as assigned.
• Complete measurements according to policy and procedure, including temperatures, radial pulses, blood pressures, respirations, weights, and intake and output.
• Immediately report observations or health-status data that are outside normal limits or significantly changed 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 or equipment malfunctions to a supervisor.
• Use equipment in accordance with policies, procedures, and manufacturer directions or standards.
• May handle hazardous waste, including identifying, segregating, and disposing of it; ensuring container integrity; and knowing emergency response procedures for spills, fires, and evacuations.
• 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