Nursing Assistant

Allina Health • Minneapolis, MN

12d • $21 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of a registered nurse, the Nursing Assistant supports patient care by providing personal care, collecting and documenting vital signs and other observations, and assisting with patient movement and transport. The role is in a Medical/Surgical GI/GU/GYN department and is scheduled for 0.75 FTE, 60 hours per two-week pay period, on permanent 12-hour night shifts with every-other-weekend rotation.

The Nursing Assistant helps maintain patient comfort, safety, hygiene, and skin integrity; responds to call lights; assists with meals and hydration; and supports admissions, transfers, discharges, and post-mortem care. The role also includes collecting specimens, reporting significant or abnormal observations to the RN, following documentation and procedural guidelines, and using appropriate equipment and body mechanics. The position may involve handling hazardous waste and transporting medications other than controlled substances within the site.

Requirements

• Meet one of the following age and 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 preparation or experience conditions: 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 conditions: 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 perform medium work, 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, including those for patients not assigned to the Nursing Assistant.
• 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 patients with ambulation, transfers, positioning, and range of motion 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, excluding controlled substances, within the site.
• Observe, collect, and document patient health-status data as assigned.
• Complete measurements such as temperatures, radial pulses, blood pressures, respirations, weights, and intake and output according to policy and procedure requirements.
• Immediately report observations or health-status data outside normal limits or significant changes to the RN.
• Document according to documentation guidelines.
• Contribute to 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 knowing emergency 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 help navigate 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: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED