Nursing Assistant Float Pool

Allina Health System•Fridley, MN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant Float Pool team provides adaptable, high-quality care across multiple nursing units at Mercy Hospital-Unity Campus. 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 helping maintain a safe and comfortable environment. The role is a permanent evening position with 8-hour shifts, 24 hours per week (0.60 FTE; 48 hours per two-week pay period), and an every-other-weekend rotation. The position includes assisting with feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, moving and transporting patients, changing linens, and supporting patient comfort and hygiene. The Nursing Assistant observes and documents health-status data, reports significant or out-of-range findings to the RN, and follows procedures and documentation guidelines. The role also involves safe use of equipment and body mechanics, fall prevention, specimen handling, and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old, or 17 years old with a high school diploma or GED.
Must have successfully completed a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program, completed one semester of clinical rotations within an accredited nursing program, completed the Allina Health Nursing Assistant Academy Program, or have 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.
Ability to meet the physical demands of medium work: lift up to 32 pounds occasionally and up to 25 pounds frequently.

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 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 fall-prevention activities specified in the plan of care.
Collect and save specimens.
Assist the RN with admission, transfer, discharge, 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 to the RN observations or health-status data outside normal limits or significant changes.
Document according to documentation guidelines.
Help maintain 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 applicable 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 evacuations.
Perform 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
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