Nursing Assistant Oncology Unit

Allina Health System • Coon Rapids, MN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of a registered nurse, the Nursing Assistant helps deliver patient care on a 24-bed medical and surgical oncology unit serving cancer patients. The role includes personal care, collecting and documenting vital signs and other observations, and helping keep patients, visitors, and employees safe. The position is 0.6 FTE, or 48 hours per two-week pay period, with 8-hour day/night shifts and an every-other-weekend rotation.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old, or 17 years old with a high school diploma or GED.
• Must meet one of the following: successfully complete a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program; complete one semester of clinical rotations within an accredited nursing program; complete the Allina Health Nursing Assistant Academy Program; or have previous direct patient care experience.
• Must have current BLS certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, or complete Allina in-house BLS training within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide assigned personal care and interventions, following the critical elements for each procedure.
• Respond promptly to call lights for assigned and other patients.
• Distribute and set up water, snacks, and meal trays, and assist patients as needed.
• Assist with grooming, 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.
• May transport medications within the site, excluding controlled substances.
• Observe, collect, and document assigned health-status data, including measurements such as temperature, pulse, blood pressure, respirations, weight, and intake and output.
• Immediately report abnormal or significantly changed observations or health-status data to the RN.
• Document according to documentation guidelines.
• Help maintain a safe environment for patients, visitors, and employees.
• Protect patients and others from injury during transfers, lifts, and transport 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 following emergency response procedures for spills, fires, and evacuation.
• 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 and benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Well-being dollars, well-being navigators, programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching, and tools

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED