Nursing Assistant Cardiac

Allina Health • Minneapolis, MN

18h • $21 - $28 • Onsite

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, feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, moving and transporting patients, and changing linens. The role also collects and documents vital signs and other patient observations.

This position is in the CV-Telemetry department and is scheduled for 0.9 FTE (72 hours per two-week pay period), working 12-hour day shifts with an every-other-weekend rotation. The position is based at 2800 10th Ave Receiving Dock, Minneapolis, MN 55407-1311.

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 lift up to 32 lbs. occasionally and up to 25 lbs. frequently.

Responsibilities

• Perform personal care and interventions as assigned, following 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 with them.
• Assist with grooming and hygiene, skin integrity, 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 admission, transfer, discharge, and post-mortem care.
• May transport medications within the site, excluding controlled substances.
• Observe, collect, and document patient health-status data and measurements, which may include temperatures, radial pulses, blood pressures, respirations, weights, and intake and output.
• Immediately report out-of-range or significantly changed observations and health-status data to the RN.
• 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 and equipment malfunctions to a supervisor.
• Use equipment according to policies, procedures, manufacturer directions, and standards.
• May handle hazardous waste, including identifying, segregating, and disposing of it; ensuring container integrity; and knowing emergency response procedures for spills, fires, and evacuations.
• 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 help navigate 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: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed