Compassionate Nursing Assistant - Direct Patient Care | BLS

Ridgeview-2; Waconia (MN); On-site; USD 24,796 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Ridgeview Medical Center in Waconia, MN is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support the nursing staff in direct and non-direct patient care under the supervision of registered nurses. You will collect and relay pertinent patient information and document care steps to ensure continuity of care.

Candidates must have a nursing assistant certificate or EMT course, or be enrolled in a nursing program; or an approved education/experience combination.

Qualifications

• Possession of a nursing assistant certificate or completion of a Nursing Assistant or EMT course
• One year of experience as a nursing assistant (six months of which must have been in one facility)
• Enrollment in a school of professional nursing (LPN, RN, or NP programs)
• An approved equivalent combination of education and experience

Responsibilities

• Assists nursing staff in direct and non-direct patient care functions.
• Obtains and articulates pertinent data in an objective manner.
• Communicates pertinent patient information to the RN or LPN to assure continuum of care.
• Documents the various aspects of care on appropriate forms according to RMC policies and procedures.
• Performs Patient Safety Attendant functions as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Background checks

English proficiency

Basic computing

Adaptability

Autonomy

Teamwork

Critical thinking

Multitasking

Education

Nursing assistant certification

EMT course

Enrollment in nursing program

Equivalent education/experience

Job description

Ridgeview Medical Center in Waconia, MN is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support the nursing staff in direct and non-direct patient care under the supervision of registered nurses. You will collect and relay pertinent patient information and document care steps to ensure continuity of care.

Candidates must have a nursing assistant certificate or EMT course, or be enrolled in a nursing program; or an approved education/experience combination.