Nursing Assistant Medical Surgical

Number of Job Openings Available: 1 Date Posted: January 12, 2023 Department: 46003210 Medical Surgical Unit Shift: Day/Night (United States of America) Shift Length: 8 hour shift Hours Per Week: 24 Union Contract: SEIU-4-St Francis Service and Maintenance Weekend Rotation: Every Other Job Summary: Under the direct supervision of a RN, assists in the delivery of patient care. This includes performing personal care such as feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, moving and transporting patients, or changing linens. Collects and documents vital signs and other observations of patients. Key Position Details: 0.60 FTE, 8 hour shifts; every other weekend rotation (includes Friday, Saturday, and Sunday). Job Description: Principle Responsibilities Performs personal care/interventions as assigned. Completes interventions according to identified critical elements of each procedure. Answers patient call lights promptly for both assigned and other patients. Distributes and sets up water, snacks and patient trays and assists patients. Assists patient with grooming and hygiene needs, maintains skin integrity, personal comfort and population specific needs of the patient. Provides assistance with ambulation, transfer, positioning and range of motion (ROM) according to activity order and needs of the patient. Implements activities of fall prevention plan as specified in plan of care. Collects and saves specimens. Provides assistance to the RN for admission, transfer, discharge and post-mortem care. May transport medications excluding controlled substances within the site. Observes, collects and documents health status data as assigned. Completes measurements according to critical elements of policy/procedures, which may include: temperatures, radial pulses, blood pressures, respirations, weights, intake and output. Reports immediately to the RN observations/health status data that are not within normal limits for the patient or are significantly changed. Documents according to documentation guidelines. Contributes to an environment that is safe for patients, visitors and employees. Protects patient, self and others from injury during transfers, lifts and transports by using proper equipment and body mechanics. Reports environmental risks or equipment malfunctions to supervisor. Uses equipment following policies, procedures and manufacturer directions or standards. May handle hazardous waste (identifies, segregates, and disposes of hazardous waste; ensures container integrity; knows emergency response procedures to spills, fires, and evacuation procedures). Other duties as assigned. Job Requirements Must be 18 years of age with education and/or experience needed to meet required functional competencies as listed on the job description, and High school diploma or GED preferred. Must meet one of the following requirements: ◦ 6 months of nursing assistant experience OR ◦ Successful completion of Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program OR ◦ Completion of one semester of clinical rotations within an accredited nursing program. Current certification in an American Heart Association BLS class, American Red Cross BLS class, or healthcare site BLS class, is required upon hire or approval by the Vice President/CNO to be enrolled in the first available course. Physical Demands Medium Work*: Lifting weight Up to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), Up to 25 lbs. frequently People at Allina Health have a career of making a difference in the lives of the millions of patients we see each year at our 90 clinics, 12 hospitals and through a wide variety of specialty care services in Minnesota and western Wisconsin. We’re a not-for-profit organization committed to enriching your career by providing ongoing training, competitive compensation, support for work-life balance and ways to give back to the communities we serve. Join our team of 27,000 employees – your career opportunities are limitless! Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere for our employees, patients, and community. Allina Health is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and will make employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Application Instructions: External Candidates: Click “Apply” to start your application. You will need to either create an account or sign into your account to submit an application. Employees: If you are a current Allina Health employee, you must sign into Workday and apply through Find Jobs to ensure that you are identified as an internal candidate.

Salary : $37,000 - $46,800