Nursing Assistant – Med/Surg Oncology

Allina Health • Minneapolis, MN

1d • $21 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of a registered nurse, the Nursing Assistant supports delivery of patient care by providing personal care, collecting and documenting vital signs and other observations, and assisting with patient movement and transport. The role is in the Med/Surg Oncology department and works an 8-hour day/evening shift, with 24 hours per week (0.6 FTE; 48 hours per two-week pay period) and every-other-weekend rotation.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old, or 17 years old with a high school diploma or GED.
• Must have completed a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program, one semester of clinical rotations within an accredited nursing program, 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.
• Ability to lift up to 32 lbs. occasionally and up to 25 lbs. frequently, in accordance with the Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy.

Responsibilities

• Performs assigned personal care and interventions according to the critical elements of each procedure.
• Answers call lights promptly for assigned and other patients.
• Distributes and sets up water, snacks, and patient trays, and assists patients with them.
• Assists patients with grooming and hygiene, skin integrity, personal comfort, and population-specific needs.
• Assists with ambulation, transfers, positioning, and range of motion according to activity orders and patient needs.
• Implements fall-prevention activities specified in the plan of care.
• Collects and saves specimens.
• Assists the RN with admission, transfer, discharge, and post-mortem care.
• May transport medications within the site, excluding controlled substances.
• Observes, collects, and documents health-status data as assigned, including measurements such as temperature, radial pulse, blood pressure, respirations, weight, and intake and output.
• Immediately reports out-of-range or significantly changed patient observations and health-status data to the RN.
• Documents according to documentation guidelines.
• Contributes to a safe environment for patients, visitors, and employees.
• Uses proper equipment and body mechanics to protect patients, self, and others from injury during transfers, lifts, and transports.
• Reports environmental risks and equipment malfunctions to a supervisor.
• Uses equipment according to policies, procedures, and manufacturer directions or standards.
• May handle hazardous waste, including identifying, segregating, and disposing of it; ensuring container integrity; and knowing emergency response procedures for spills, fires, and evacuations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical and dental benefits
• 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 benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Well-being dollars, well-being navigators, programs, activities, resources, personal coaching, and tools

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed