Nursing Assistant Cardiac Care
About The Position
Under the direct supervision of a registered nurse, the Nursing Assistant helps deliver patient care. Duties include providing personal care, collecting and documenting vital signs and other observations, and assisting patients with activities and mobility. The role also supports safe patient care, follows applicable policies and procedures, and reports changes in patient health status to the RN. This is a 0.8 FTE position, working 64 hours per two-week pay period on an 8-hour day/evening shift, with an every-other-weekend rotation. The position is in the Cardiac Medicine department at 333 Smith Ave N, Saint Paul, Minnesota.
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 experience or training requirements: 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 completion of Allina in-house BLS training within 30 days of hire.
Responsibilities
- Perform assigned personal care and interventions, following the critical elements of each procedure.
- Respond promptly to patient call lights, including those for patients not assigned to the Nursing Assistant.
- Distribute and set up water, snacks, and patient trays, and assist patients with them.
- Assist with grooming, hygiene, skin integrity, comfort, and population-specific patient needs.
- Assist 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 admissions, transfers, discharges, 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 policy and procedure, which may include temperature, radial pulse, blood pressure, respirations, weight, and intake and output.
- Immediately report observations or health-status data outside normal limits or significant changes to the RN.
- 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 appropriate equipment and body mechanics.
- 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 emergency procedures for spills, fires, and evacuations.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical and dental coverage
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
