Nursing Assistant - Med/Surg Oncology - 12hr Shifts

Fairview Health Services•Edina, MN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Fairview is looking for a Nursing Assistant at the M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital in Edina, MN! This position is 60 hours every two weeks on the Night shift, for 12 hour shifts, and every third weekend, and is eligible for benefits such as medical, dental, and more. M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital offers care to people living and working in the southwest Twin Cities metro area. With more than 40 specialty services, we combine talents to balance innovative technologies and treatments with the art of medicine. Working together, we respectfully address the comprehensive needs of our patients and their families. About This Unit: Are you passionate about providing compassionate care to patients with acute illnesses to end-of-life care? Join our Med/Surg-Oncology Unit! Our 31-bed adult Medical Oncology Unit is a dynamic, interdisciplinary team dedicated to delivering exceptional patient experiences. We care for a diverse range of patient populations, with specialties in oncology and end of life. Our comprehensive approach recognizes the importance of supporting not only the patient but also their family members during these challenging times. Together, we create an environment where each team member plays a vital role in enhancing care and well-being for both patients and their families. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact in a supportive setting, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Requirements

Basic Life Support (BLS for Healthcare Providers) certification required. Ontrack participants much be able to obtain Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification upon completion of the OnTrack program.
AND ONE or more of the following:
Successful completion of Fairview’s OnTrack Nursing Assistant training program or another Fairview sponsored Nursing Assistant program.
Or
Six months of recent direct care experience in a long term, home care or acute care setting. (Appropriate roles may include, Nursing Assistant, PCA, Resident Assistant or Emergency Room Technician)
Or
Current enrollment in an LPN, RN or Nurse Practitioner program, and completion of one (1) semester of clinical rotation within the program.
Or
Current certification on the Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry upon hire. This requirement does not need to be maintained throughout employment and is not required if subsequently transferring into another Nursing Assistant or Nursing Station Tech or Nursing Station Attendant position.

Responsibilities

Provides basic patient care by performing routine duties to include:
Personal grooming, bathing, toileting, Feeding,
Skin care needs (clean and sterile dressing changes), applying ointments/creams,
Oral hygiene,
Specimen collection/testing,
Position/ambulating,
Changing linens,
Promptly answers call lights.
Assists the nurse in monitoring patient condition.
Accurately takes and records weights, input/output, blood pressure, temperature, pulse rates, respiration, oxygen saturation.
Places patient on/off monitors or equipment.
Reports unusual findings to the RN in a timely manner.
Assists with admissions, transfers, and discharge of patients.
Orients patient and their family to the environment.
Assures the patient’s belongings are accounted for, documented upon admission, transfer and discharge.
Transports patients, equipment, specimen and supplies.
Assures patients get to appointments on time.
Uses transfer belt when assisting patients with transfers and/or ambulation.
Cleans sets up, and maintains rooms and equipment.
Orders and stocks supplies.
Accurately documents tasks performed on appropriate form.
Performs other tasks as needed.