Nursing Assistant

Grand Itasca Clinic & Hospital•Grand Rapids, MN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant serves the hospital patient population by assisting with direct patient care according to the assigned unit’s needs through regular rounding. The House Supervisor or Nurse Director may reassign the Nursing Assistant to other units based on changes in patient volume and acuity. The position is part-time at 0.6–0.75 FTE (48–60 hours per pay period), with 12-hour day and evening shifts and an every-third-weekend rotation. The assigned service area is Medical/Surgical/Pediatrics. Grand Itasca is a nonprofit, integrated clinic and hospital focused on transforming rural health care through quality, access, and value. The organization describes a team-oriented workplace with opportunities for professional growth and development and hands-on experience caring for a diverse patient population.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Graduate of a Nursing Aide program.
BLS certification or ability to obtain it within two months of hire, and maintain certification.
Demonstrated ability to adhere to and follow Grand Itasca Clinic & Hospital’s mission, values, vision, and policies.
Reliable and consistent attendance.

Nice To Haves

Certification and current listing on the Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry.
Experience in an ambulatory or inpatient health care setting, with the ability to multitask and manage multiple patient, family, nursing, and physician priorities within short time frames.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care as directed, including transfers, ambulation, feeding, dressing, bathing, weighing, and toileting.
Answer patient call lights promptly and communicate or complete needed patient interventions.
Transport patients or assist with their transportation.
Promptly deliver specimens and supplies within the hospital.
Report significant events and actions promptly to the RN.
Apply monitors and report to the RN on the effectiveness of safety devices and mobility alarms.
Follow hospital safety, disaster, and emergency procedures.
Clean and disinfect equipment as needed and help keep the unit clean and organized.
Attend required in-services and staff meetings.
Follow departmental policies and procedures and Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital policies and procedures.
Demonstrate competency in all CNA patient-care responsibilities.
Maintain a professional, compassionate, welcoming, and helpful manner toward patients, families, visitors, coworkers, and other departmental representatives.
Maintain confidentiality of patient, visitor, employee, and organizational information.
Perform other related duties as required.

Benefits

Competitive pay and experience pay.
Tuition reimbursement and scholarship or grant opportunities.
Health, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
Generous paid time off.
Short-term disability bank and short- and long-term disability coverage.
401(k) with employer contributions and retirement benefits.
Shift differential.
Employee referral program.
Early access to earned wages.
Voluntary insurance options and resources supporting financial and personal well-being.