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Allina Health

Non-profit network of hospitals and clinics

Nursing Assistant Short Stay Observation

Nursing & Frontline Patient CarePosted on Nov 9
Part-timeMinneapolis, MN, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Applicants must be 18 years of age, or 17 years of age with a high school diploma or GED.
  • Applicants must have completed a Certified Nursing Assistant program, one semester of clinical rotations within an accredited nursing program, the Allina Health Nursing Assistant Academy Program, or have previous direct patient care experience.
  • Applicants must have current Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, or complete Allina in-house Basic Life Support training within 30 days of hire.
  • Applicants must be able to lift up to 32 pounds occasionally and up to 25 pounds frequently, in accordance with Allina's Safe Patient Moving Policy.

Responsibilities

  • Perform assigned personal care and interventions according to the critical elements of each procedure.
  • Answer patient call lights promptly for assigned and other patients.
  • Distribute and set up water, snacks, and patient trays, and assist patients.
  • Assist patients with grooming and hygiene, maintain skin integrity and personal comfort, and address population-specific needs.
  • Assist with ambulation, transfers, positioning, and range of motion according to activity orders and patient needs.
  • Implement fall-prevention activities specified in the plan of care.
  • Collect and save specimens.
  • Assist the registered nurse with admission, transfer, discharge, and post-mortem care.
  • Transport medications within the site, excluding controlled substances, when needed.
  • Observe, collect, and document assigned health-status data, including measurements such as temperature, radial pulse, blood pressure, respirations, weight, and intake and output.
  • Immediately report observations or health-status data outside normal limits or significant changes to the registered nurse.
  • Document according to documentation guidelines.
  • Protect patients, self, and others from injury during transfers, lifts, and transports by using proper equipment and body mechanics.
  • Report environmental risks or equipment malfunctions to a supervisor.
  • Use equipment according to policies, procedures, and manufacturer directions or standards.
  • Handle hazardous waste when needed by identifying, segregating, and disposing of it; ensuring container integrity; and knowing emergency response procedures for spills, fires, and evacuation.

About the Company

Allina Health

Non-profit network of hospitals and clinics

Allina Health is a non-profit health system delivering medical services across Minnesota and western Wisconsin through 12 hospitals, 90 clinics, retail pharmacies, and specialty centers like the Minneapolis Heart Institute. It coordinates care across a vertically integrated network and offers telehealth, with some services aligned under a Medicare Accountable Care Organization model to emphasize quality and efficiency. Unlike many systems, profits are reinvested back into community health, business development, and healthcare innovations. Its goal is to provide comprehensive, coordinated, high-quality care to its communities while expanding access and reinvested earnings to sustain health services.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Minneapolis, MN
Founded
1994

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