Nursing Assistant

Grand Itasca Clinic & Hospital•Grand Rapids, MN

18d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant serves the hospital patient population by assisting with direct patient care according to assigned unit needs through regular rounding. The House Supervisor/Nurse Director may reassign the Nursing Assistant to other units based on changes in patient volume and acuity. The position is part-time, 0.6–0.9 FTE (48–72 hours per pay period), with 12-hour day or evening shifts and every-third-weekend rotation, in Medical/Surgical/Pediatrics. The role includes providing care in accordance with Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital policies and procedures and demonstrating competency in CNA responsibilities.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Graduate of a Nursing Aide program.
BLS certification, or ability to obtain it within two months of hire, and maintain certification.
Demonstrated ability to adhere to and follow Grand Itasca Clinic & Hospital's mission, values, vision, and policies.
Reliable and consistent attendance.

Nice To Haves

Certification and current listing on the Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry.
Experience in an ambulatory or inpatient health care setting, with the ability to multitask and manage multiple patient, family, nursing, and physician priorities within short time frames.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate a professional, compassionate, positive, welcoming, and helpful attitude toward patients, families, visitors, coworkers, and departmental representatives.
Respond promptly to patient call lights, communicate needs, and complete necessary interventions.
Maintain strict confidentiality of patient, visitor, employee, and organizational information.
Assist with direct patient care as directed, including transfers, ambulation, feeding, dressing, bathing, weighing, and toileting.
Transport or assist with transporting patients.
Promptly deliver specimens and supplies within the hospital.
Promptly report significant events and actions to the RN.
Apply safety devices and mobility alarms, and report their effectiveness to the RN.
Follow hospital safety, disaster, and emergency procedures.
Clean and disinfect equipment as needed and help keep the unit clean and organized.
Attend required in-services and staff meetings.
Follow departmental policies and procedures and Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital policies and procedures.
Demonstrate competency in all CNA responsibilities for patient care.
Perform other related duties or tasks as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive pay; experience pay is provided.
Tuition reimbursement and scholarship/grant opportunities.
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance beginning the first of the month after 30 days of employment.
Generous paid time off.
Short-term disability bank and short- and long-term disability coverage.
401(k) with employer contributions.
Shift differential.
No mandates.
Employee referral program.
Voluntary insurance options and resources supporting financial and personal well-being.
Early access to earned wages.