Nursing Assistant Spine Institute

Allina Health • Minneapolis, MN

3d • $21 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system serving individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. Its mission is to provide exceptional care by preventing illness, restoring health and providing comfort. The organization emphasizes whole-person care, employee well-being and career development.

The Nursing Assistant works under the direct supervision of a registered nurse to assist with patient care. The role includes providing personal care, collecting and documenting vital signs and other observations, supporting patient mobility and safety, and assisting with patient transitions and other unit needs. This position is a 0.5 FTE role, equivalent to 40 hours per two-week pay period, with permanent eight-hour night shifts and an every-other-weekend rotation.

Requirements

• Meet one of these age or education requirements: be at least 18 years old, or be 17 years old with a high school diploma or GED.
• Meet one of these qualifications: successful completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) 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 these BLS 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.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of medium work, including lifting up to 32 pounds occasionally and up to 25 pounds frequently.

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 patient trays, and assist patients as needed.
• Assist with grooming and 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 admission, transfer, discharge and post-mortem care.
• May transport medications within the site, excluding controlled substances.
• Observe, collect and document assigned health-status data.
• Perform measurements according to policy and procedure, including temperatures, radial pulses, blood pressures, respirations, weights, and intake and output, as applicable.
• Immediately report observations or health-status data outside normal limits or significant changes to the RN.
• Document according to documentation guidelines.
• Contribute to a safe environment for patients, visitors and employees.
• Protect patients, self and others from injury during transfers, lifts and transports by using proper equipment and body mechanics.
• Report environmental risks and equipment malfunctions to a supervisor.
• Use equipment in accordance with policies, procedures, manufacturer directions and standards.
• May handle hazardous waste, including identifying, segregating and disposing of it; maintaining container integrity; and knowing emergency response 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 benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Well-being resources, including well-being dollars, dedicated navigators, programs, activities, personal coaching and tools

What This Job Offers

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