Nursing Assistant Med Surg Float Pool
About The Position
The MedSurg Float Pool Nursing Assistant provides support across hospital units based on daily staffing needs. Units may include MedSurg, Telemetry, Mental Health, Emergency Department, Neurology, Orthopedic, and Spine, as well as specialized areas such as Courage Kenny Rehabilitation, Cardiac Intensive Care Units, Neuro ICUs, and Medical ICUs. Under the direct supervision of a registered nurse (RN), the Nursing Assistant assists in delivering patient care. Duties include personal care, feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, moving and transporting patients, changing linens, and collecting and documenting vital signs and other patient observations. The role is a 0.75 FTE position working 60 hours per two-week pay period, with 12-hour day shifts and an every-other-weekend rotation.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old, or 17 years old with a high school diploma or GED.
- Must meet one of the following: successful completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program; completion of one semester of clinical rotations in an accredited nursing program; completion of the Allina Health Nursing Assistant Academy Program; or previous direct patient care experience.
- Must meet one of the following BLS requirements: 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.
- Physical ability to perform medium work: lift up to 32 pounds occasionally and up to 25 pounds frequently.
Responsibilities
- Performs assigned personal care and interventions, following the critical elements of each procedure.
- Responds promptly to patient call lights for assigned and other patients.
- Distributes and sets up water, snacks, and patient trays, and assists patients with them.
- Assists with grooming and hygiene, skin integrity, personal comfort, and population-specific patient needs.
- Assists with ambulation, transfers, positioning, and range of motion according to activity orders and patient needs.
- Implements fall-prevention activities specified in the plan of care.
- Collects and saves specimens.
- Assists the RN with admission, transfer, discharge, and post-mortem care.
- May transport medications within the site, excluding controlled substances.
- Observes, collects, and documents health-status data as assigned.
- Completes measurements such as temperature, radial pulse, blood pressure, respirations, weight, and intake and output, following applicable policy and procedure requirements.
- Immediately reports observations or health-status data outside normal limits or significant changes to the RN.
- Documents according to documentation guidelines.
- Contributes to a safe environment for patients, visitors, and employees.
- Uses proper equipment and body mechanics to protect patients, self, and others during transfers, lifts, and transports.
- Reports environmental risks and equipment malfunctions to a supervisor.
- Uses equipment in accordance with policies, procedures, and manufacturer directions or standards.
- May handle hazardous waste, including identifying, segregating, and disposing of it, maintaining container integrity, and knowing spill, fire, and evacuation response procedures.
- Performs 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, dedicated navigators, programs, activities, personal coaching, and tools
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
