Nursing Asst - MSP-FBC

Winona Health • Winona, MN

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant is an integral part of the health care team who assists professional nursing personnel in the delivery of patient care in the Medical/Surgical/Pediatrics, Family Birth Center, and Intensive Care Departments. The Nursing Assistant primarily supports nursing functions as planned and delegated by the professional nurse. In addition to direct patient contact, the Nursing Assistant is responsible for some clerical duties, assisting with maintenance of unit organization, and assisting with codes as directed.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Must be a graduate of an approved Certified Nursing Assistant program and must remain current on the Minnesota State Registry as a Certified Nursing Assistant
• BLS Certification
• Demonstrates proper use of all transfer devices and various equipment in the MSP/FBC/ICU departments. Successful completion of all training related to using these devices
• Demonstrates proper room order
• Demonstrates an understanding of the operation and transportation of hospital equipment including portable oxygen
• Verbalizes role in public address codes
• Basic Computer Skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Familiar with Patient Information Database (Cerner)

Responsibilities

• Assists patients with activities of daily living to include toileting, feeding, and ambulating.
• Takes patient weights, repositions patients, records Inputs and Outputs, and completes vital signs as directed by the professional nurse, and follows recommended infection control procedures during contact with patients.
• Is constantly vigilant to the safety needs of patients, taking necessary precautions as warranted and communicates concerns to the professional nurse in a timely manner.
• Assists in maintaining supplies and equipment to enable staff to provide quality and timely care.
• Reports malfunctioning equipment promptly and removes from patient care area to maintain a safe environment.
• Participates in and supports continuous improvement initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Options for medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as mental health support and wellness incentives
• Income Protection: Short and long-term disability, plus additional benefits like accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, legal assistance, and identity protection plans
• Retirement Planning: Access to a 403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions once eligibility requirements are met
• Work/Life Balance: Flexible scheduling, paid time off, and earned sick time to support personal well-being
• Education & Development: Paid training, tuition reimbursement, scholarships, and sponsored seminars to foster both personal and professional growth
• Employee Discounts: Special offers with local businesses, including the YMCA and cell phone providers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees