Nursing Assistant Med Surg Float Pool
About The Position
The MedSurg Float Pool Nursing Assistant provides support across hospital units according to daily staffing needs. Units may include MedSurg, Telemetry, Mental Health, Emergency Department, Neurology, Orthopedic, Spine, Courage Kenny Rehabilitation, Cardiac Intensive Care Units, Neuro ICUs, and Medical ICUs. Under the direct supervision of a registered nurse, the Nursing Assistant supports patient care and unit operations, including personal care and documenting vital signs and other observations. This position is 0.9 FTE (72 hours per two-week pay period), with 12-hour day shifts and an every-other-weekend rotation. The base pay range is $21.33 to $27.78 per hour. Starting pay depends on factors including experience, education, and applicable union agreement; shift, weekend, and other differentials may also be available.
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 have current BLS certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, or complete Allina in-house BLS training within 30 days of hire.
Responsibilities
- Performs assigned personal care and interventions, following the critical elements for 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 as needed.
- Assists with grooming and hygiene, skin integrity, personal comfort, and population-specific needs.
- Assists with ambulation, transfers, positioning, and range of motion according to activity orders and patient needs.
- Carries out fall-prevention activities as 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, including measurements such as temperature, radial pulse, blood pressure, respirations, weight, and intake and output, as assigned.
- Immediately reports abnormal or significantly changed observations and health-status data 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 according to policies, procedures, and manufacturer directions or standards.
- May handle hazardous waste, including identifying, segregating, and disposing of it; maintaining container integrity; and knowing emergency response procedures for spills, fires, and evacuation.
- 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
- Tuition reimbursement or continuing medical education, as applicable
- Student loan support benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
- Well-being dollars, well-being navigators, programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching, and tools
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
