Nursing Assistant Float Pool

Allina Health System • Saint Paul, MN

13h • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of a registered nurse, the Nursing Assistant assists in delivering patient care. Duties include providing personal care and helping patients with feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, mobility, and comfort; collecting and documenting vital signs and other observations; and supporting patient admissions, transfers, discharges, and post-mortem care. The position is in Allina Health’s Patient Care Floats department and is scheduled at 0.8 FTE, or 64 hours per two-week pay period, on 8-hour day/evening shifts, with an every-other-weekend rotation.

Requirements

• Meet one of the age requirements: be at least 18 years old, or be 17 years old with a high school diploma or GED.
• Meet one of the following qualifications: 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.
• Meet one of the following BLS requirements: current certification from the American Heart Association; current certification from the American Red Cross; or Allina in-house BLS training within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform assigned personal care and interventions according to the critical elements of each procedure.
• Respond promptly to call lights from assigned and other patients.
• Distribute and set up water, snacks, and meal trays, and assist patients as needed.
• Assist with grooming and hygiene, skin integrity, personal comfort, and population-specific needs.
• Assist patients 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 patient 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 observations or health-status data outside the patient’s normal limits or significant changes to the RN.
• Document according to documentation guidelines.
• Help maintain a safe environment for patients, visitors, and employees.
• Use proper equipment and body mechanics to protect patients, self, and others from injury during transfers, lifts, and transports.
• Report environmental risks and equipment malfunctions to a supervisor.
• Use 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 spill, fire, and evacuation response procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical and dental coverage
• Paid time off/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 and benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Well-being dollars, well-being navigators, programs, activities, resources, personal coaching, and tools

What This Job Offers

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