Nursing Assistant - MSP/FBC

Winona Health • Winona, MN

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About The Position

The Nursing Assistant is an integral member of the healthcare team, assisting professional nursing personnel with patient care in the Medical/Surgical/Pediatrics, Family Birth Center, and Intensive Care departments. The role primarily supports nursing functions as planned and delegated by a professional nurse. In addition to direct patient care, the Nursing Assistant performs clerical duties, helps maintain unit organization, and assists with codes as directed. The position is 0.80–1.0 FTE (64–80 hours per pay period), with day or evening hours and rotating weekends and holidays.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of an approved Certified Nursing Assistant program.
• Maintain current status on the Minnesota State Registry as a Certified Nursing Assistant.
• BLS certification.
• Demonstrate proper use of transfer devices and equipment in the MSP/FBC/ICU departments and successfully complete related training.
• Demonstrate proper room order.
• Understand the operation and transportation of hospital equipment, including portable oxygen.
• Verbalize role in public address codes.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Familiarity with the Patient Information Database (Cerner).

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living, including toileting, feeding, and ambulating.
• Take patient weights, reposition patients, record inputs and outputs, and complete vital signs as directed by the professional nurse.
• Follow recommended infection control procedures during patient contact.
• Remain vigilant about patient safety, take necessary precautions, and promptly communicate concerns to the professional nurse.
• Maintain supplies and equipment to support timely, quality care.
• Promptly report malfunctioning equipment and remove it from the patient care area.
• Participate in and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform clerical duties, assist with unit organization, and assist with codes as directed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, mental health support, and wellness incentives.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage, with additional accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, legal assistance, and identity protection plans.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions once eligibility requirements are met.
• Flexible scheduling, paid time off, and earned sick time.
• Paid training, tuition reimbursement, scholarships, and sponsored seminars.
• Employee discounts with local businesses, including the YMCA and cell phone providers.

What This Job Offers

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