Nursing Assistant

Allina Health • Minneapolis, MN

12d • $21 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of a registered nurse (RN), the Nursing Assistant assists in delivering patient care. Duties include providing personal care, collecting and documenting vital signs and other observations, and supporting patients with daily activities. The position is in Medical/Surgical GI/GU/GYN and is scheduled for a 12-hour day shift, 30 hours per week (0.75 FTE), with every-other-weekend rotation.

Requirements

• Meet one of the following age requirements: 18 years of age, or 17 years of age 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 BLS certification from the American Heart Association; current BLS certification from the American Red Cross; or 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

• Provide assigned personal care and interventions, following the critical elements of each procedure.
• Respond promptly to call lights from assigned and other patients.
• Distribute and set up water, snacks, and patient trays, and assist patients with them.
• Support grooming, hygiene, skin integrity, personal comfort, and population-specific patient 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 RN with admissions, transfers, discharges, and post-mortem care.
• May transport medications within the site, excluding controlled substances.
• Observe, collect, and document assigned health-status data and measurements, 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 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
• 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 navigators, programs, activities, personal coaching, and tools

What This Job Offers

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