Nursing Assistant Medical Surgical
About The Position
The Nursing Assistant works under the direct supervision of a registered nurse to assist in delivering patient care on 4 East, a 35-bed medical-surgical unit serving adult and pediatric patients. The unit has average stays of 1–3 days and emphasizes individualized care and teamwork. This position is 0.6 FTE (48 hours per two-week pay period) and works 12-hour day/night shifts, with every third weekend rotation. The Nursing Assistant provides personal care, observes and documents patient health data, supports patient mobility and safety, and assists the RN with patient transitions and care procedures.
Requirements
- Be at least 18 years old, or be 17 years old with a high school diploma or GED.
- Meet one of the following: successful completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program; completion of one semester of clinical rotations in 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 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.
Responsibilities
- Perform assigned personal care and interventions, following the critical elements of each procedure.
- Respond promptly to patient call lights, including those for patients not assigned to the Nursing Assistant.
- Distribute and set up water, snacks, and patient trays, and assist patients with meals.
- Assist with grooming and hygiene, skin integrity, comfort, and population-specific 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 admission, transfer, discharge, and post-mortem care.
- Transport medications within the site when needed, excluding controlled substances.
- Observe, collect, and document patient health-status data, including measurements such as temperature, radial pulse, blood pressure, respirations, weight, and intake and output.
- Immediately report observations or health-status data outside normal limits or significant changes to the RN.
- Document care according to documentation guidelines.
- Help maintain a safe environment for patients, visitors, and employees.
- Protect patients, self, and others from injury during transfers, lifts, and transports by using appropriate equipment and body mechanics.
- Report environmental risks and equipment malfunctions to a supervisor.
- Use equipment in accordance with policies, procedures, and manufacturer directions or standards.
- Handle hazardous waste when required, including identifying, segregating, and disposing of it; maintaining container integrity; and knowing emergency response procedures for spills, fires, and evacuations.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical and dental benefits
- 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 dollars, well-being navigators, programs, activities, resources, personal coaching, and tools
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
