Nursing Assistant Courage Kenny Golden Valley

Allina Health System • Golden Valley, MN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant works under the direct supervision of a registered nurse to assist with patient care in the Transitional Rehab Program, a skilled nursing facility specializing in neurological rehabilitation. The program supports people after stroke, spinal cord injury, or traumatic brain injury. The role includes helping patients with personal care and mobility, collecting and documenting health-status information, and supporting safe care and a safe environment. This position is a .8 FTE, or 64 hours per two-week pay period, on 8-hour day/evening shifts with every-other-weekend rotation.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must hold an active Certified Nursing Assistant certification on the Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry.

Nice To Haves

• One year of prior nursing experience.
• BLS Tier 1 – Basic Life Support – Multisource.

Responsibilities

• Provide assigned personal care and interventions, following the critical elements of each procedure.
• Respond promptly to call lights for assigned and other patients.
• Set up and distribute water, snacks, and patient trays, and assist patients with them.
• Assist with grooming, hygiene, skin integrity, comfort, and population-specific needs.
• Assist with ambulation, transfers, positioning, and range of motion according to activity orders and patient needs.
• Carry out 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 health-status data and measurements, including temperatures, radial pulses, blood pressures, respirations, weights, and intake and output.
• Immediately report observations or health-status data 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 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 following emergency procedures for spills, fires, and evacuation.
• 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 and benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Well-being dollars, well-being navigators, programs, activities, resources, personal coaching, and tools. Benefit eligibility and offerings depend on FTE and union representation.

What This Job Offers

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