Nursing Assistant Spine Patient Care

Allina Health • Minneapolis, MN

2d • $21 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of a registered nurse, the Nursing Assistant supports delivery of patient care. Duties include personal care such as feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, moving and transporting patients, and changing linens. The role also collects and documents vital signs and other patient observations. This position is .8 FTE (64 hours per two-week pay period), with an 8-hour day/evening shift and every-other-weekend rotation.

Requirements

• Meet one of the following age or education conditions: be at least 18 years old, or be 17 years old with a high school diploma or GED.
• Meet one of the following experience or training conditions: successfully complete a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program; complete one semester of clinical rotations in an accredited nursing program; complete the Allina Health Nursing Assistant Academy Program; or have previous direct patient care experience.
• Meet one of the following BLS conditions: hold current American Heart Association BLS certification, hold current American Red Cross BLS certification, or complete Allina in-house BLS training within 30 days of hire.
• Ability to perform medium work, lifting up to 32 lbs. occasionally and up to 25 lbs. frequently, under the Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy.

Responsibilities

• Perform assigned personal care and interventions according to the critical elements of each procedure.
• Respond promptly to call lights from 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 according to activity orders and patient needs.
• Implement activities in the fall-prevention plan as 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, which may include 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.
• Use proper equipment and body mechanics to protect patients, self, and others from injury during transfers, lifts, and transports.
• 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 emergency response 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 benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Well-being resources, including well-being dollars, navigators, programs, activities, personal coaching, and tools

What This Job Offers

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