Nursing Assistant Courage Kenny Golden Valley
About The Position
The Nursing Assistant works in the Transitional Rehab Program (TRP), a skilled nursing facility specializing in neurological rehabilitation for people recovering from stroke, spinal cord injury, or traumatic brain injury. 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 patients with daily needs and mobility. This role is a .8 FTE position, working 64 hours per two-week pay period on a permanent evening shift of eight hours, with an 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
- Perform assigned personal care and interventions, following the critical elements of each procedure.
- Respond promptly to call lights for assigned patients 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 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, excluding controlled substances, as needed.
- Observe, collect, and document health-status data as assigned.
- Take 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 outside normal limits or significantly changed 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.
- Handle hazardous waste as needed, including identifying, segregating, and disposing of waste; 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 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, dedicated well-being navigators, programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching, and tools.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
