Nursing Assistant Medical Surgical

Allina Health • Shakopee, MN

2d • $21 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

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 with patient movement and transport. The role is on the Medical Surgical Unit at Allina Health’s Shakopee location, with a permanent night shift, 12-hour shifts, a 0.75 FTE (60 hours per two-week pay period), and an every-third-weekend rotation.

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system serving individuals, families, and communities in Minnesota and western Wisconsin. Its mission is to provide exceptional care through illness prevention, health restoration, and comfort. The organization describes its approach as whole-person care and emphasizes employee well-being, career development, and an inclusive workplace.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years old, or be 17 years old with a high school diploma or GED.
• Meet at least 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.
• Meet at least one of the following: current BLS certification from the American Heart Association; current BLS certification from the American Red Cross; or completion of Allina in-house BLS training within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform assigned personal care and interventions, following the critical elements of each procedure.
• Respond promptly to patient call lights, including those for patients outside the assigned group.
• Distribute and set up water, snacks, and patient trays, and assist patients as needed.
• 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.
• Carry out activities in the patient’s fall-prevention plan.
• Collect and save specimens.
• Assist the RN with admissions, transfers, discharges, and post-mortem care.
• May transport medications within the site, excluding controlled substances.
• Observe, collect, and document health-status data as assigned.
• Complete 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.
• Help maintain a safe environment for patients, visitors, and employees.
• Use proper equipment and body mechanics to protect patients, self, and others from injury during transfers, lifts, and transports.
• Report environmental risks and equipment malfunctions to a supervisor.
• Use 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.
• 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 help navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Well-being dollars, well-being navigators, programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching, and tools

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed