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Allina Health

Non-profit network of hospitals and clinics

Nursing Assistant Acute Rehabilitation

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareUpdated on Nov 11
Part-timeMinneapolis, MN, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Must be at least 18 years old, or 17 years old with a high school diploma or GED.
  • Must have completed a Certified Nursing Assistant program, completed one semester of clinical rotations in an accredited nursing program, completed the Allina Health Nursing Assistant Academy Program, or have previous direct patient care experience.
  • Must have current BLS certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, or complete Allina in-house BLS training within 30 days of hire.
  • Must be able to lift up to 32 pounds occasionally and up to 25 pounds frequently.

Responsibilities

  • Perform assigned personal care interventions according to the critical elements of each procedure.
  • Answer 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 RN with admission, transfer, discharge, and post-mortem care.
  • Transport medications within the site, excluding controlled substances, as applicable.
  • Collect and document assigned health-status data, including temperatures, radial pulses, blood pressures, respirations, weights, and intake and output, following policy and procedure requirements.
  • Immediately report observations or health-status data outside normal limits or significant changes to the RN.
  • Document according to documentation guidelines.
  • Protect patients, self, and others from injury during transfers, lifts, and transport 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 as applicable, including identifying, segregating, and disposing of it; ensuring container integrity; and knowing emergency response procedures for spills, fires, and evacuations.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

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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