Nursing Assistant Medical Surgical
About The Position
Under the direct supervision of a registered nurse, the Nursing Assistant supports delivery of patient care on 4 East, a 35-bed medical-surgical unit serving adult and pediatric patients. The unit has average stays of 1–3 days and emphasizes individualized care and teamwork. The role includes personal care, collecting and documenting vital signs and other health-status observations, assisting with patient movement and transport, and helping maintain a safe and comfortable care environment. The position is 0.6 FTE (48 hours per two-week pay period), with 12-hour day/night shifts and every-third-weekend rotation.
Requirements
- Meet one of the following age and education requirements: be at least 18 years old, or be 17 years old with a high school diploma or GED.
- Meet one of the following patient-care preparation requirements: successful completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant program; completion of one semester of clinical rotations within an accredited nursing program; completion of the Allina Health Nursing Assistant Academy Program; or previous direct patient-care experience.
- Meet one of the following certification requirements: current BLS certification from the American Heart Association; current BLS certification from the American Red Cross; or completion of Allina in-house BLS training within 30 days of hire.
Responsibilities
- Perform assigned personal care and interventions, following the critical elements of 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, personal comfort, and population-specific needs.
- Assist with ambulation, transfers, positioning, and range of motion according to activity orders and patient needs.
- Implement fall-prevention activities specified in the plan of care.
- Collect and save specimens.
- Assist the RN with admissions, transfers, discharges, and post-mortem care.
- May transport medications within the site, excluding controlled substances.
- Observe, collect, and document assigned health-status data and measurements, including temperature, pulse, blood pressure, respirations, weight, and intake and output.
- Immediately report to the RN observations or health-status data that are outside normal limits or have changed significantly.
- Document according to documentation guidelines.
- Help maintain a safe environment for patients, visitors, and employees.
- Use appropriate equipment and body mechanics to protect patients and others from injury during transfers, lifts, and transports.
- 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 knowing emergency 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 resources for navigating the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
- Well-being dollars, well-being navigators, programs, activities, resources, personal coaching, and tools
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
