Nursing Assistant Oncology Unit
About The Position
Join a 24-bed oncology unit caring for cancer patients. 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 assisting with patient movement and daily needs. The position is 0.6 FTE (48 hours per two-week pay period), with 8-hour day/night shifts and every-other-weekend rotation. The role also contributes to a safe care environment, follows equipment and documentation procedures, and reports patient-status changes, environmental risks, and equipment malfunctions. Other duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- Meet one of the following age or education conditions: be at least 18 years old, or be 17 years old with a high school diploma or GED.
- Meet one of the following training or experience conditions: successfully complete a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program; complete one semester of clinical rotations in an accredited nursing program; complete the Allina Health Nursing Assistant Academy Program; or have previous direct patient care experience.
- Meet one of the following BLS requirements: current certification from the American Heart Association; current 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 according to each procedure’s critical elements.
- 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, 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.
- Implement 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.
- Complete measurements as required, including temperatures, radial pulses, blood pressures, respirations, weights, 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.
- Contribute to a safe environment for patients, visitors, and employees.
- Use proper equipment and body mechanics to protect patients, self, and others 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 response procedures for spills, fires, and evacuations.
- 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
- Tuition reimbursement or continuing medical education, as applicable
- Student loan support benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
- Well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, programs, activities, articles, videos, 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
