Nursing Assistant (NAR) - Float Pool

Fairview Health Services•Maplewood, MN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

St. John’s Hospital in Maplewood, Minnesota, is expanding its Float Pool and seeking Nursing Assistants to provide patient care across various units. The role offers experience in multiple clinical settings and contributes to patient care throughout the organization. During orientation, the Nursing Assistant is based in Medical Surgical units and works with a preceptor; the overall and unit-specific orientation periods depend on experience. As a member of an interdependent team led by a designated RN, the Nursing Assistant performs patient care duties for a group of patients, including checking vital signs, bladder scanning, blood sugar testing, and documenting care. The Nursing Assistant reports patient care data and progress toward outcomes to the designated RN. This position is 0.6 FTE (48 hours per two weeks), with eight-hour evening shifts, every other weekend, on a variable schedule. The starting base pay is $23.06; candidates with experience may be hired at a higher rate.

Requirements

Basic Life Support (BLS for Healthcare Providers) certification; OnTrack participants must be able to obtain this certification upon completion of the program.
Meet at least one of the following: successful completion of Fairview’s OnTrack Nursing Assistant training program; six months of recent direct care experience in a long-term, home care, or acute care setting; or current enrollment in an LPN, RN, or Nurse Practitioner program with one semester of clinical rotation completed.
Current certification on the Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry upon hire. This need not be maintained throughout employment and is not required for subsequent transfer into another Nursing Assistant, Nursing Station Tech, or Nursing Station Attendant position.

Responsibilities

Perform patient care duties and activities for a group of patients as part of a team led by a designated RN.
Check vital signs, perform bladder scans and blood sugar tests, and document care provided.
Report patient care data and progress toward outcomes to the designated RN.
Support the nursing process and outcome-focused patient care.
Communicate accurately and efficiently with patients, families, and health care team members.
Reinforce patient education as advised by clinical staff.
Document patient information in the EHR and/or other electronic systems in accordance with program standards and department policies and procedures.
Maintain knowledge of and follow relevant laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and standards.
Demonstrate strong attendance and reliability.
Perform other responsibilities as needed or assigned.