Nursing Assistant Short Stay Observation

Allina Health • Minneapolis, MN

1d • $21 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of a registered nurse, the Nursing Assistant assists with delivery of patient care. The role includes personal care such as feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, moving and transporting patients, and changing linens. The Nursing Assistant collects and documents vital signs and other observations, supports patient comfort and safety, and assists with patient transitions and care procedures. This position is in the Medical-Surgical Short Stay Observation Unit at Allina Health in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It is a permanent night-shift position with 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week, and an every-other-weekend rotation.

Requirements

• Meet one of the following age requirements: be at least 18 years old, or be 17 years old with a high school diploma or GED.
• Meet one of the following patient-care education or experience requirements: successful completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program; completion of one semester of clinical rotations in an accredited nursing program; completion of the Allina Health Nursing Assistant Academy Program; or previous direct patient care experience.
• Meet one of the following BLS requirements: current BLS certification from the American Heart Association; current BLS certification from the American Red Cross; or Allina in-house BLS training within 30 days of hire.
• Medium physical work: lift up to 32 pounds occasionally and up to 25 pounds frequently.

Responsibilities

• Perform assigned personal care and interventions according to the critical elements of each procedure.
• Answer patient call lights promptly for assigned and other patients.
• Distribute and set up water, snacks, and patient trays, and assist patients with them.
• Assist with grooming and 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 health-status data as assigned.
• Complete measurements such as temperature, radial pulse, blood pressure, respirations, weight, and intake and output according to policy and procedure requirements.
• 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 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 procedures for spills, fires, and evacuation.
• Perform 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 to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Well-being dollars, well-being navigators, and programs and resources supporting personal well-being

What This Job Offers

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