Medical-Surgical Nursing Assistant – 12h Nights (PT)

Allina Health; Coon Rapids (MN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids, MN seeks a Nursing Assistant for the 4 East Medical Surgical unit. The role is 0.6 FTE on permanent night shifts, with every 3rd weekend rotation. 12-hour shifts and 24 hours per week provide a balanced schedule for team-focused patient care.

Under RN supervision, you will assist in delivering patient care, manage personal care tasks, document vitals, and help with transfers, ensuring safety and quality on a busy medical-surgical unit.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or 17 with high school diploma or GED.
• Successful completion of CNA program OR clinical rotations in an accredited nursing program OR completion of Allina Health Nursing Assistant Academy.
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross (or Allina in-house training within 30 days of hire).

Responsibilities

• Performs personal care/interventions as assigned and follows plan of care.
• Documents vital signs and health data; reports deviations to RN promptly.
• Assists with feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, transfers, and ROM.
• Maintains skin integrity, comfort, and population-specific needs; helps with ambulation.
• Ensures safety during transfers and uses equipment per policy; participates in fall prevention.

Skills

Patient care assistance

Vital signs observation

Safety awareness

Education

CNA program completed

Clinical rotations in nursing program

Allina Health Nursing Assistant Academy Program

Job description

Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids, MN seeks a Nursing Assistant for the 4 East Medical Surgical unit. The role is 0.6 FTE on permanent night shifts, with every 3rd weekend rotation. 12-hour shifts and 24 hours per week provide a balanced schedule for team-focused patient care.

Under RN supervision, you will assist in delivering patient care, manage personal care tasks, document vitals, and help with transfers, ensuring safety and quality on a busy medical-surgical unit.