Nursing Assistant Inpatient Post Surgical Medicine
About The Position
Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system serving individuals, families, and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. The Nursing Assistant works under the direct supervision of a registered nurse to assist with patient care, including personal care, vital-sign collection, and other assigned observations. The role is in the Post Surgical Medicine department and is listed as a 0.7 FTE position, working 56 hours per two-week pay period on an 8-hour day/evening shift, with an every-other-weekend rotation. The Nursing Assistant supports patients with feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, mobility, transfers, positioning, range of motion, and comfort needs. The position also assists with patient admissions, transfers, discharges, and post-mortem care; collects specimens and health-status information; documents care; and helps maintain a safe environment for patients, visitors, and employees. The role may involve transporting medications other than controlled substances and handling hazardous waste. The physical demands are classified as medium work, including lifting up to 32 pounds occasionally and up to 25 pounds frequently. The posted base pay range is $21.33 to $27.78 per hour; starting pay may vary based on factors such as experience, education, and the applicable union agreement. Shift, weekend, or 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 within 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
- Perform assigned personal care and interventions, following the critical elements of each procedure.
- Respond promptly to call lights for assigned and other patients.
- Distribute and set up water, snacks, and patient trays, and assist patients with them.
- Assist with grooming, 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.
- Implement fall-prevention activities specified in the plan of care.
- 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 assigned health-status data, including measurements such as temperature, radial pulse, blood pressure, respirations, weight, and intake and output.
- Immediately report observations or health-status data outside normal limits or significant changes to the RN.
- Document according to documentation guidelines.
- Contribute to a safe environment for patients, visitors, and employees.
- Protect patients, self, and others from injury during transfers, lifts, and transports by using proper equipment and body mechanics.
- Report environmental risks or equipment malfunctions to a supervisor.
- Use equipment according to policies, procedures, and manufacturer directions or standards.
- May identify, segregate, and dispose of hazardous waste; maintain container integrity; and know emergency procedures for spills, fires, and evacuation.
- 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 navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
- Well-being resources, including well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching, and tools.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
