Nursing Assistant Courage Kenny Golden Valley

Allina Health System • Golden Valley, MN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant works under the direct supervision of a registered nurse to assist with patient care at the Transitional Rehab Program, a skilled nursing facility specializing in neurological rehabilitation for people recovering from stroke, spinal cord injury, or traumatic brain injury. The role includes providing personal care, collecting and documenting vital signs and other patient observations, and helping maintain a safe care environment.

This is a 0.8 FTE position, with 64 hours per two-week pay period, on a permanent evening shift of eight hours. The schedule includes an every-other-weekend rotation. The position is based at Courage Kenny in Golden Valley, Minnesota.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must hold active Certified Nursing Assistant certification on the Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry.

Nice To Haves

• One year of prior nursing experience.
• BLS Tier 1 – Basic Life Support – Multisource.

Responsibilities

• Provide 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 meal trays, and assist patients with meals.
• Assist with grooming, hygiene, skin integrity, comfort, and population-specific patient needs.
• Assist with ambulation, transfers, positioning, and range-of-motion activities 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.
• Transport medications within the site, excluding controlled substances, as applicable.
• Observe, collect, and document patient health-status data, including measurements such as temperature, radial pulse, blood pressure, respirations, weight, and intake and output.
• Immediately report observations or health-status data outside 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 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.
• Handle hazardous waste as applicable, 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 coverage.
• Tuition reimbursement or continuing medical education, as applicable.
• Student loan support and benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Well-being resources, including well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, programs, activities, personal coaching, and tools.

What This Job Offers

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