Nursing Assistant: West 7 Medical/Surgical Unit
About The Position
The Nursing Assistant assists the care team in providing age-specific, supportive, compassionate care and ensuring a safe environment for customers and families. Under direction, the Nursing Assistant works with the care team to meet defined customer, shift, department, and organizational goals. Communication with the health care team about progress, concerns, questions, or problems is an essential part of the role. Duties may vary according to the assigned customer care unit and its clinical skill requirements. Unit-based skill lists outline expectations beyond the house-wide Nursing Assistant requirements.
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- Oral and written English proficiency sufficient to perform the essential functions of the position.
- Basic computer operation skills.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 90 days of hire or transfer; online BLS certifications are not accepted.
- Successful completion of a State of Minnesota-administered nursing assistant certification exam, or completion of one semester of clinical rotation within an accredited nursing program.
Responsibilities
- Assist the care team in providing age-specific, supportive, compassionate care.
- Help ensure a safe environment for customers and families.
- Work with the care team to meet defined customer, shift, department, and organizational goals.
- Communicate progress, concerns, questions, and problems to the health care team.
Benefits
- Health and welfare benefit packages.
- 401(k) retirement match or pension plan, based on workgroup eligibility.
- Paid time off plans.
- Adoption reimbursement up to $3,000 per child.
- Child care discount program with New Horizon: 10% off weekly childcare tuition.
- Education and tuition reimbursement.
- 24/7 fitness center access for benefit-eligible team members.
- Public Student Loan Forgiveness program eligibility.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
