Nursing Assistant

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Key Position Details:

• .7 FTE (56 hours per two week schedule).
• 8-hour evening shift schedule.
• Every other weekend rotation.
• Union-represented, benefit eligible position.

Job Description:

• 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.

• Must meet one of the following requirements:
  18 years of age OR:
  17 years of age with high school diploma or GED
• Must meet one of the following requirements:
  Successful completion of Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program OR:
  Completion of one semester of clinical rotations within an accredited nursing program OR:
  Completion of the Allina Health Nursing Assistant Academy Program OR:
  Previous direct patient care experience

• Must meet one of the requirements below:
  Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association OR:
  Current BLS certification from the American Red Cross OR:
  Allina in-house BLS training within 30 days of hire

• Medium Work*:
• Lifting weightUp to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), Up to 25 lbs. frequently