Nursing Assistant Neuroscience

Allina Health • Minneapolis, MN

2d • $21 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of a registered nurse, the Nursing Assistant assists with patient care, including personal care such as feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, moving and transporting patients, and changing linens. The role collects and documents vital signs and other patient observations and supports safe, comfortable care in the Neuroscience department.

This is a 0.9 FTE position working permanent 12-hour night shifts, totaling 72 hours per two-week pay period, with an every-other-weekend rotation. The position is covered by a union contract.

Requirements

• Meet one of the following 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 patient-care preparation requirements: successful completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program; completion of one semester of clinical rotations in 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 completion of Allina in-house BLS training within 30 days of hire.
• Ability to perform medium work, lifting up to 32 pounds occasionally and up to 25 pounds frequently.

Responsibilities

• Perform assigned personal care and interventions according to 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 with them.
• Assist with grooming and hygiene, skin integrity, personal comfort and population-specific needs.
• Assist with ambulation, transfers, positioning and range-of-motion activities according to activity orders and patient needs.
• Carry out fall-prevention activities specified in the plan of care.
• Collect and save specimens.
• Assist the registered nurse 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 as assigned.
• Complete measurements as required by policies and procedures, including temperatures, radial pulses, blood pressures, respirations, weights, and intake and output.
• Immediately report observations or health-status data outside normal limits or significant changes to the registered nurse.
• Document according to documentation guidelines.
• Contribute to 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 policies, procedures, manufacturer directions or standards.
• May handle hazardous waste, including identification, segregation and disposal; maintaining container integrity; and knowing spill, fire and evacuation response procedures.
• 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 navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Well-being resources, including well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, programs, activities, personal coaching and tools

What This Job Offers

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