Nursing Assistant Courage Kenny Golden Valley

Allina Health System • Golden Valley, MN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant works in Allina Health’s Courage Kenny Transitional Rehabilitation Program, a skilled nursing facility specializing in neurological rehabilitation for people recovering from stroke, spinal cord injury, or traumatic brain injury. Under the direct supervision of a registered nurse, the Nursing Assistant assists with patient care, including personal care, mobility, observations, and documentation. This is a benefits-eligible 0.8 FTE position working 64 hours per two-week pay period on an 8-hour day/evening shift, with an every-other-weekend rotation.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must hold an active Certified Nursing Assistant certification on the Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry.

Nice To Haves

• One year of prior nursing experience.
• BLS Tier 1—Basic Life Support—Multisource.

Responsibilities

• Perform assigned personal care and interventions according to the critical elements of each procedure.
• Answer call lights promptly for assigned and other patients.
• Distribute and set up water, snacks, and patient trays, and assist patients as needed.
• Assist with grooming, hygiene, skin integrity, personal comfort, and population-specific patient needs.
• Assist with ambulation, transfers, positioning, and range-of-motion activities according to activity orders and patient needs.
• Implement fall-prevention activities specified in the plan of care.
• Collect and save specimens.
• Assist the RN with admission, transfer, discharge, and post-mortem care.
• Transport medications within the site when needed, excluding controlled substances.
• Observe, collect, and document patient health-status data and measurements as assigned.
• Report abnormal or significantly changed observations and health-status data promptly to the RN.
• Document according to documentation guidelines.
• Help maintain a safe environment for patients, visitors, and employees.
• Protect patients and others from injury during transfers, lifts, and transports by using proper equipment and body mechanics.
• Report environmental risks and equipment malfunctions to a supervisor.
• Use equipment according to policies, procedures, and manufacturer directions or standards.
• Handle hazardous waste when needed, including identifying, segregating, and disposing of it, maintaining container integrity, and following emergency 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 and assistance navigating the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Well-being resources, including well-being dollars, dedicated navigators, programs, activities, personal coaching, and tools.

What This Job Offers

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