Nursing Assistant - General Surgery Adult/Peds
About The Position
The Nursing Assistant provides direct patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse, utilizing their skill and expertise to complement other health care providers. The General Surgery Adult/Peds unit (4W) is a medical/surgical unit that cares for both pediatric and adult patients. It has 28 inpatient beds, 7 of which are in a secured area for pediatric patients but can be used interchangeably for pediatric or adult patients based on the need. For adults, the unit specializes in post-operative care after general surgeries including bariatric weight-loss procedures, colorectal, urogynecology, among others. For pediatric patients, the unit cares for many common medical conditions such as bronchiolitis, pneumonia, sepsis, asthma, diabetes, etc. Using a team-based approach, 4W handles its complex patient variety with integrity, compassion, and skill.
Requirements
- Must be current on the State of Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry OR be an LPN student or a Jr. level nursing student, which means completion of first quarter clinicals with an accredited RN or LPN program.
Nice To Haves
- Currently validated CPR skills preferred
Responsibilities
- Provides direct patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
- Utilizes skill and expertise to complement other health care providers.
Benefits
- medical insurance
- dental insurance
- a retirement program
- time away from work
- insurance options
- tuition reimbursement
- an employee assistance program
- onsite clinic
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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