Nursing Assistant

Allina Health System • Saint Paul, MN

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About The Position

Under the direct supervision of a registered nurse, the Nursing Assistant helps deliver patient care. Work includes personal care, such as feeding, bathing, dressing and grooming; moving and transporting patients; and changing linens. The role also collects and documents vital signs and other patient observations. This position is 0.8 FTE, or 64 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 have successfully completed a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program, one semester of clinical rotations in an accredited nursing program, 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

• Perform assigned personal care and interventions according to the critical elements of each procedure.
• Answer call lights promptly 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, personal comfort and population-specific patient 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 patient health-status data, including measurements such as temperature, radial pulse, blood pressure, respirations, weight, intake and output.
• Immediately report observations or health-status data outside the patient's normal limits or that have changed significantly to the RN.
• Document 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 proper equipment and body mechanics.
• Report environmental risks and equipment malfunctions to a supervisor.
• Use equipment according to applicable policies, procedures, manufacturer directions or standards.
• May handle hazardous waste, including identifying, segregating and disposing of it, ensuring container integrity, and knowing spill, fire and evacuation response procedures.
• 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 and benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Well-being resources, including well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, programs, activities, personal coaching and tools.

What This Job Offers

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