Nursing Assistant - Day/Evening

As a Nursing Assistant, you will be responsible for assisting the patient with activities of daily living (ADLs), providing patient care treatments which include but are not limited to, discontinuing IVs, restraint monitoring, and collecting patient vitals, weights, and intake & output all in a safe, timely, and effective matter. This position regularly collects specimens such as urine, stool, and finger stick blood glucose at the direction of the nurse. The Nursing Assistant responds to patient call lights and requests, communicates with patients and visitors, and assist the nurses with procedures as requested. This position also documents and charts in our electronic health system.

Work Schedule/FTE: .7 FTE (28 hours a week) working either days (7am-3:30pm), evenings (3pm-11:30pm) or a combination of days and evenings. This position requires you work every other weekend and holiday.

Required Qualifications:

• Completion of a certified nursing assistant (CNA) training program (may include being listed on the MN Registry)

Or

• Experience in an acute care or long-term care setting as a Nursing Assistant and/or Emergency Room Technician(6 months at a minimum of 0.5 FTE)

Or

• Completion of one clinical rotation in a RN or LPN program within the past 12 months

And

• A current Basic Life Support CPR certification from either the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.

Experience or nursing assistant education must have occurred within the last five (5) years.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Demonstrates basic computers skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with patients, visitors, and co-workers.
• Ability to independently initiate appropriate tasks within the scope of practice of the position.
• Ability to provide individualized care and respond to a variety of patient/ family preferences.
• Ability to provide an exceptional patient experience utilizing strong customer service skills.
• Ability to set priorities and manage time effectively.

Preferred Qualifications:

• High school degree of equivalent
• Prior experience in acute care or hospital setting
• Nursing assistant certification
• Proficiency using Electronic Health Record (EPIC)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Benefits:

Our Nursing Assistants who work above a .5 FTE (40 hours per 2 weeks) are eligible for medical insurance, dental insurance, 401K with a match, disability insurance, paid time-off, and tuition reimbursement. Aside from traditional benefits, Regions Hospital offers a range of non-traditional benefits to all employees such as an employee health clinic, on-site fitness center, a 24/7 employee assistance program to assist employees with a range of topics, and an employee resiliency center.

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Benefits Designed to Support Your Total Health
As a HealthPartners colleague, we’re committed to nurturing your diverse talents, valuing your dedication, and supporting your work-life balance. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits to support every aspect of your life, including health, time off, retirement planning, and continuous learning opportunities. Our goal is to help you thrive physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially, so you can continue delivering exceptional care.

Join us in our mission to improve the health and well-being of our patients, members, and communities.

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