Nursing Assistant - Critical Care Cardiovascular (Flexible FTE)

About the role

Responsible for providing direct care to patients and serving the needs of patients in a manner conducive to their safety and comfort, under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, Nurse Manager, Assistant Head Nurse, and/or Department Director (possibly with guidance from an LPN).

Responsibilities

• Providing personal hygiene care
• Assisting with nutritional needs
• Providing comfort care and other assistance
• Appropriately and safely transferring patients
• Taking vital signs and completing recordkeeping
• Negotating and implementing the non-nursing functions of assigned unit(s) to facilitate workflow, enhance unit productivity, and provide excellent customer service to patients, families, visitors, and staff.
• Works within job scope to meet the requirements of the Joint Commission and other applicable federal, state and local regulatory and accrediting agencies.
• Performs clerical and reception duties
• Requisition supplies, equipment, and services as directed
• Assist with scheduling

Requirements

• No education requirement
• BLS certified or ability to become certified within 1 month from hire date
• Completion of Essentia Health Nursing Assistant Foundation course within 90 days of hire
• Must meet one of the following qualifications:
• 6 months of nursing assistant experience
• Completion of one semester of clinical rotations within an accredited nursing program
• Enrollment into the Essentia Health Nursing Assistant Foundation Course within 30 days of hire
• Verifiable completion of a recognized nurse aide training program
• Current registration on applicable state nursing assistant registry

Qualifications

• Completion of a recognized nurse aide training program
• BLS certified or ability to become certified within 1 month from hire date

Skills

• Ability to follow instructions
• Good communication skills
• Physical stamina and strength

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Savings plan with employer contributions
• Professional development opportunities
• Flexible scheduling
• Time off
• Wellness resources

Pay

$17.39 - $22.45 / hour

Schedule

Day/Eve/Night Rotation