Float Pool Nursing Assistant: Compassionate Patient Care

Ridgeview; Fort Snelling Unorganized Territory (MN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Ridgeview is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support our nursing team in direct and non-direct patient care functions under supervision. The role includes assisting with ADLs, monitoring vitals, and promoting patient comfort and dignity.

Responsibilities include collecting data, communicating with RNs/LPNs, documenting care, and participating in patient safety tasks. Requirements include a CNA certificate or completion of a Nursing Assistant/EMT course, or equivalent experience, with strong

Qualifications

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

Communication

Background checks

English proficiency

Computers

Critical thinking

Autonomy

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Education

Nursing Assistant certificate

Nursing Assistant or EMT course

Enrollment in nursing program (LPN/RN/NP)

Equivalent education & experience

Job description

Ridgeview is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support our nursing team in direct and non-direct patient care functions under supervision. The role includes assisting with ADLs, monitoring vitals, and promoting patient comfort and dignity.

Responsibilities include collecting data, communicating with RNs/LPNs, documenting care, and participating in patient safety tasks. Requirements include a CNA certificate or completion of a Nursing Assistant/EMT course, or equivalent experience, with strong