NA - Nursing Assistant - Med Surge & Ortho - PT Varied

About the role

The Nursing Assistant (NA) serves as caregiver to the patient during the scheduled work period. The NA provides patient-centered nursing care and daily living assistance to assigned patient under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance with basic health care needs including daily living activities; bathing, grooming, toileting, eating, meal preparation and dining needs, emotional and spiritual needs
• Administer delegated tasks and treatments
• Record vital statistics and other basic health information
• Collect non-invasive biological specimens from patients as needed
• Perform clerical work related to scheduling and documenting patient healthcare
• Prepare patient treatment areas for use; prepare and clean medical equipment; dispose of biomedical waste in accordance with standards and policy
• Clean patient living areas or treatment rooms

Qualifications

• Must be able to acquire a basic knowledge of patient care principles, medical terminology and equipment within the assigned service area
• Certification and registration with the Minnesota Board of Nursing Assistant Registry is preferred
• Certification is required if designated by law (i.e. Home Care)

Schedule

• Two 8 hour shifts per week
• Every other weekend and holiday commitment
• Shift times are 7am-330pm, 3pm-1130pm, or 11pm-730am
• 8 Hours - Varied Shifts
• Part time, 16.00 hours per week

Pay

Salary Range: 20.02 - 26.21

Benefits

Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance.