Unit Assistant, Resource Pool

Fairview Range•Hibbing, MN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Fairview Range is seeking a flexible Unit Assistant to join its resource pool in Hibbing, Minnesota. The role provides support and coverage across multiple hospital units, including Behavioral Health, Women’s Health and Birth Center, Acute Care, Surgery, and Emergency Services. Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, the Unit Assistant provides direct and indirect quality, patient-centered supportive care appropriate to the ages of patients served. This includes helping meet patients’ hygiene, nutrition, ambulation, socialization, observation, safety, emotional comfort, and physical comfort needs. The position also helps maintain a safe and clean working environment and responds to calls, telephone inquiries, visitors, and messages. The position is part-time, scheduled for 56–64 hours per two weeks on rotating eight-hour day, evening, and night shifts. Weekend work is required every other weekend. The internal posting is open through October 26, 2026.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Current BLS certification, or attend a BLS class within three months of employment and maintain certification.
Current BCS certification, or acquire it within three months of employment and maintain certification.

Nice To Haves

One year of previous work experience as a nursing assistant.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Graduation from a nursing aide program or a similarly qualified background.
CNA.
Knowledge of computers and word processing.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care and assist with implementing the plan of care under the direction of an RN.
Assist patients with activities of daily living, including dressing, toileting, personal hygiene, bathing, oral care, eating, and drinking.
Observe and anticipate patient needs and requests, showing interest in patients’ welfare and comfort.
Record obtained patient data in the EHR.
Receive and direct visitors.
Answer telephone calls and relay messages promptly and accurately.
Answer call lights and relay messages to appropriate personnel.
Support patient needs related to ambulation, socialization, observation, safety, and emotional and physical comfort.
Maintain a safe and clean working environment.