Nursing Assistant

Allina Health System • Coon Rapids, MN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of a registered nurse (RN), the Nursing Assistant helps deliver patient care. This includes providing personal care, collecting and documenting vital signs and other observations, and assisting with patient movement and transport. The role contributes to a safe care environment and follows applicable policies, procedures, and documentation guidelines.

This position is based at 4050 Coon Rapids Blvd NW, Coon Rapids, Minnesota. It is a permanent night-shift role with 8-hour shifts, 24 hours per week (0.6 FTE, or 48 hours per two-week pay period), and an every-other-weekend rotation. The position is in the Mercy Nursing Float Pool and is covered by the SEIU-4-Mercy Service Workers-SMC union contract.

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, completed one semester of clinical rotations within an accredited nursing program, completed 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.
• Respond promptly to call lights from 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, comfort, and population-specific patient needs.
• Assist with ambulation, transfers, positioning, and range of motion 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 assigned health-status data and measurements, including temperature, radial pulse, blood pressure, respirations, weight, and intake and output.
• Immediately report observations or health-status data outside the patient's normal limits or significant changes 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 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 by 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
• Voluntary benefits, including vision, legal, and critical illness coverage
• Tuition reimbursement or continuing medical education, as applicable
• Student loan support and benefits for navigating the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Well-being dollars, well-being navigators, programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching, and tools

What This Job Offers

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