Nursing Assistant (NAR) - Float Pool

Fairview Health Services•Maplewood, MN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

St. John’s Hospital in Maplewood, Minnesota, is hiring a Nursing Assistant for its Float Pool. The role offers experience across multiple units and contributes to patient care throughout the organization. During orientation, the Nursing Assistant will be based in Medical Surgical units and will float to units with a preceptor. Overall and unit-specific orientation time will be determined by experience. As a member of an interdependent team led by a designated RN, the Nursing Assistant performs patient-care duties for a group of patients, including vital-sign checks, bladder scanning, blood-sugar testing, and documenting care. The position reports patient-care data and outcome progress to the designated RN. This is a 0.8 FTE position (64 hours per two weeks) on the night shift, with 8-hour shifts, every other weekend, and a variable schedule. The starting base rate is $23.06; candidates with experience may be offered a higher rate. St. John’s Hospital is a 184-bed facility offering diagnostic and therapeutic services.

Requirements

Basic Life Support (BLS for Healthcare Providers) certification is required; OnTrack participants must be able to obtain it upon completion of the OnTrack program.
Meet at least one of the following: successful completion of Fairview’s OnTrack Nursing Assistant training program; six months of recent direct-care experience in a long-term, home-care, or acute-care setting; current enrollment in an LPN, RN, or Nurse Practitioner program with completion of one semester of clinical rotation; or current certification on the Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry upon hire.
The Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry certification requirement does not need to be maintained throughout employment and does not apply if subsequently transferring into another Nursing Assistant, Nursing Station Tech, or Nursing Station Attendant position.

Responsibilities

Perform patient-care duties and activities for a group of patients as part of an interdependent team led by a designated RN.
Perform vital-sign checks, bladder scanning, and blood-sugar testing.
Document care provided and patient information in the EHR or other electronic systems in accordance with program standards and department policies and procedures.
Report patient-care data and progress toward outcomes to the designated RN.
Communicate accurately and efficiently with patients, families, and health care team members.
Reinforce patient education as advised by clinical staff.
Support the Nursing Process and outcome-focused patient care in alignment with the organization's patient-care model and nursing vision.
Maintain knowledge of and follow relevant laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and standards.
Demonstrate strong attendance and reliability.
Perform other responsibilities as needed or assigned.