Nursing Assistant Courage Kenny Golden Valley
About The Position
The Nursing Assistant works in the Transitional Rehab Program (TRP), a skilled nursing facility specializing in neurological rehabilitation for people recovering from stroke, spinal cord injury, or traumatic brain injury. Under the direct supervision of a registered nurse, the Nursing Assistant supports patient care by providing personal care, collecting and documenting vital signs and other observations, and helping patients with mobility and daily needs. The position is 0.8 FTE (64 hours per two-week pay period), with an 8-hour day/evening shift and an every-other-weekend rotation. The position is benefits eligible.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must hold active Certified Nursing Assistant certification on the Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry.
- Certified Nursing Assistant certification on the Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry is required.
Nice To Haves
- One year of prior nursing experience.
- BLS Tier 1 – Basic Life Support – Multisource.
Responsibilities
- Perform assigned personal care and interventions according to the critical elements of each procedure.
- Respond promptly to call lights 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.
- Transport medications within the site, excluding controlled substances, as needed.
- Observe, collect, and document health-status data as assigned, including measurements such as temperature, radial pulse, blood pressure, respirations, weight, and intake and output.
- Immediately report observations or health-status data outside a 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.
- Use proper equipment and body mechanics to protect patients, self, and others during transfers, lifts, and transport.
- Report environmental risks and equipment malfunctions to a supervisor.
- Use equipment according to policies, procedures, and manufacturer directions or standards.
- Handle hazardous waste when required, including identifying, segregating, and disposing of it; maintaining container integrity; and knowing spill, fire, and evacuation response procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical and dental coverage.
- PTO/time away.
- Retirement savings plans.
- Life insurance.
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
- Voluntary benefits, including vision, legal, and critical illness coverage.
- Tuition reimbursement or continuing medical education, as applicable.
- Student loan support to help navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
- Well-being dollars, well-being navigators, programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching, and tools.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
