Nursing Assistant Geriatric Psych

Allina Health • Fridley, MN

1d • $21 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of a registered nurse, the Nursing Assistant assists in delivering patient care. Duties include personal care such as feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, moving and transporting patients, and changing linens. The Nursing Assistant collects and documents vital signs and other observations of patients.

This position is 0.6 FTE (48 hours per two-week pay period) and works permanent 12-hour night shifts, with every third weekend in the rotation. Experience working with Alzheimer's disease, dementia, and psychiatric patients is preferred.

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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with Alzheimer's disease, dementia, and psychiatric patients.

Responsibilities

• Performs assigned personal care and interventions, following the critical elements of each procedure.
• Responds promptly to call lights for assigned and other patients.
• Distributes and sets up water, snacks, and patient trays, and assists patients with them.
• 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.
• Implements fall-prevention activities 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 assigned health-status data.
• Completes measurements as specified by policy and procedure, including temperatures, radial pulses, blood pressures, respirations, weights, and intake and output.
• Immediately reports observations or health-status data outside normal limits or significant changes 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 from injury 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 procedures for spills, fires, and evacuation.
• Performs 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
• 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

What This Job Offers

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