Compassionate Nursing Assistant: Med-Surg Tele Care

Ridgeview; Fort Snelling Unorganized Territory (MN); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Ridgeview in Minnesota is seeking a Nursing Assistant to assist nursing staff in direct and non-direct patient care under professional supervision. The role includes data collection, communicating patient information for care continuity, and documentation per hospital policies.

Required credentials include a nursing assistant certificate or EMT course, or 1 year nursing assistant experience (6 months at one facility).

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.
• Nursing Assistants under the age of 18 are not permitted to operate patient lifts.

Skills

Strong communication

Background checks

English language

Basic computer

Critical thinking

Autonomy & teamwork

Multi-tasking in high-stress

Independent decision making

Education

Nursing assistant certificate or EMT course

1 year nursing assistant experience (6 months in one facility)

Enrollment in nursing program (LPN/RN/NP)

Equivalent education/experience

Job description

Ridgeview in Minnesota is seeking a Nursing Assistant to assist nursing staff in direct and non-direct patient care under professional supervision. The role includes data collection, communicating patient information for care continuity, and documentation per hospital policies.

Required credentials include a nursing assistant certificate or EMT course, or 1 year nursing assistant experience (6 months at one facility).