Nursing Assistant Medical Surgical

Allina Health System • Coon Rapids, MN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant works under the direct supervision of a registered nurse to assist with patient care on 4 East, a 35-bed medical-surgical unit caring for adult and pediatric patients. The unit has short average stays of 1–3 days and emphasizes individualized care and teamwork.

The role includes personal care, collecting and documenting vital signs and other observations, and supporting patient movement, comfort, hygiene, safety, and transitions of care. The position is a permanent evening shift of eight hours, 24 hours per week, with every-other-weekend rotation.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years old, or be 17 years old with a high school diploma or GED.
• Meet at least one of these qualifications: 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 at least one BLS requirement: hold current certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, or complete Allina in-house BLS training within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform assigned personal care and interventions according to the critical elements of each procedure.
• Respond promptly to call lights 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 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.
• Transport medications within the site when needed, excluding controlled substances.
• Observe, collect, and document assigned health-status data.
• Complete measurements such as temperature, radial pulse, blood pressure, respirations, weight, and intake and output according to policy and procedure.
• 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.
• Handle hazardous waste when required, including identifying, segregating, and disposing of it; maintaining container integrity; and knowing emergency response procedures for spills, fires, and evacuations.
• 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
• 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, personal coaching, and other well-being resources

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED