Nursing Assistant Vascular/Telemetry

Allina Health • Minneapolis, MN

5d • $21 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system serving individuals, families, and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. The Nursing Assistant works under the direct supervision of a registered nurse and assists with delivery of patient care, including personal care, mobility, transportation, linen changes, and collection and documentation of vital signs and other patient observations.

This position is in the Vascular/Telemetry department and is a 0.8 FTE role, scheduled for 64 hours per two-week pay period. Shifts are eight-hour permanent night shifts, generally 11:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. based on unit need, with an every-other-weekend rotation and no block scheduling. The position may float to other telemetry or medical-surgical units based on staffing needs.

Allina Health describes its mission as providing exceptional care while preventing illness, restoring health, and providing comfort. It emphasizes whole-person care, employee well-being, career development, and an inclusive workplace. Benefit eligibility and offerings are determined by FTE and union representation.

Requirements

• Meet one of the following age and education 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: successfully complete a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program; complete one semester of clinical rotations in an accredited nursing program; complete the Allina Health Nursing Assistant Academy Program; or have 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 meet the stated medium-work physical demands: lift up to 32 pounds occasionally and up to 25 pounds frequently.

Responsibilities

• Perform assigned personal care and interventions, following 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, comfort, and population-specific needs.
• Assist with ambulation, transfers, positioning, and range of motion according to activity orders and patient needs.
• Implement fall-prevention activities specified in the plan of care.
• Collect and save specimens.
• Assist the RN 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 according to policy and procedure, including temperatures, radial pulses, blood pressures, respirations, weights, and intake and output.
• Immediately report to the RN observations or health-status data that are outside normal limits or significantly changed.
• 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 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
• 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, resources, and personal coaching

What This Job Offers

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