Nursing Assistant (NAR) - Float Pool

Fairview Health Services•Maplewood, MN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

St. John’s Hospital in Maplewood, Minnesota is expanding its Float Pool and seeking Nursing Assistants to provide patient care across multiple units. The position offers experience in a variety of clinical settings and contributes to patient care throughout the organization. During orientation, the Nursing Assistant is based in Medical Surgical units and works with a preceptor; overall and unit-specific orientation time is determined by experience. As a member of an interdependent team led by a designated RN, the Nursing Assistant performs patient care duties for a group of patients, including checking vital signs, bladder scanning, blood sugar testing, and documenting care. The Nursing Assistant reports patient care data and progress toward outcomes to the designated RN. This is a 0.7 FTE position, totaling 56 hours per two weeks, with eight-hour day/evening shifts, a variable schedule, and every-other-weekend work. The starting base pay is $23.06; candidates with experience may be brought in at a higher rate.

Requirements

Basic Life Support (BLS for Healthcare Providers) certification is required. OnTrack participants must be able to obtain this certification upon completion of the OnTrack program.
Meet at least one of the following: successful completion of Fairview’s OnTrack Nursing Assistant training program; six months of recent direct care experience in a long-term, home care, or acute care setting; current enrollment in an LPN, RN, or Nurse Practitioner program with completion of one semester of clinical rotation; or current certification on the Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry upon hire.
The Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry certification requirement does not need to be maintained throughout employment and does not apply if subsequently transferring into another Nursing Assistant, Nursing Station Tech, or Nursing Station Attendant position.

Responsibilities

Perform patient care duties and activities for a group of patients as part of an interdependent team led by a designated RN.
Check vital signs, perform bladder scans and blood sugar testing, and document care provided.
Report patient care data and progress toward outcomes to the designated RN.
Demonstrate dedication to the universal guiding principles of the patient care model and contribute to the Fairview Nursing vision.
Support the Nursing Process and outcome-focused patient care, aligned with Watson's theory of caring, the practice standards of the American Holistic Nurses' Association, and the Professional Partnership Model.
Communicate accurately and efficiently with patients, families, and health care team members.
Reinforce patient education as advised by clinical staff.
Document patient information in the EHR and/or other electronic systems in accordance with program standards and department policies and procedures.
Maintain knowledge of and follow relevant laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and standards.
Maintain strong attendance and reliability.
Perform other responsibilities as needed or assigned.