Night Shift CNA - Patient Care & Comfort

Allina Health; Fridley (MN); On-site; USD 2,938,000 - 3,827,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Life Insurance

Retirement Savings Plans

Disability Insurance

Job summary

Allina Health is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support patient care in a 0.8 FTE night shift at our Fridley, MN location. Under RN supervision, you will assist with feeding, bathing, grooming, transfers and essential care, while documenting vital signs and observations.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork and compassionate care, with requirements including CNA program completion or related clinical rotations and a current BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Must meet one of the following requirements: 18 years of age OR
• Must meet one of the following requirements: 17 years of age with high school diploma or GED
• Must meet one of the following requirements: Successful completion of Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program
• Must meet one of the following requirements: Completion of one semester of clinical rotations within an accredited nursing program
• Must meet one of the following requirements: Completion of the Allina Health Nursing Assistant Academy Program
• Must meet one of the following requirements: Previous direct patient care experience

Responsibilities

• Performs personal care/interventions as assigned.
• Completes interventions according to identified critical elements of each procedure.
• Answers patient call lights promptly for both assigned and other patients.
• Distributes and sets up water, snacks and patient trays and assists patients.
• Assists patient with grooming and hygiene needs, maintains skin integrity, personal comfort and population specific needs of the patient.
• Provides assistance with ambulation, transfer, positioning and range of motion (ROM) according to activity order and needs of the patient.
• Implements activities of fall prevention plan as specified in plan of care.
• Collects and saves specimens.
• Provides assistance to the RN for admission, transfer, discharge and post-mortem care.
• May transport medications excluding controlled substances within the site.
• Observes, collects and documents health status data as assigned.
• Completes measurements according to critical elements of policy/procedures, which may include: temperatures, radial pulses, blood pressures, respirations, weights, intake and output.
• Reports immediately to the RN observations/health status data that are not within normal limits for the patient or are significantly changed.
• Documents according to documentation guidelines.
• Contributes to an environment that is safe for patients, visitors and employees.
• Protects patient, self and others from injury during transfers, lifts and transports by using proper equipment and body mechanics.
• Reports environmental risks or equipment malfunctions to supervisor.
• Uses equipment following policies, procedures and manufacturer directions or standards.
• May handle hazardous waste (identifies, segregates, and disposes of hazardous waste; ensures container integrity; knows emergency response procedures to spills, fires, and evacuation procedures).
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

CNA program completion

One semester of clinical rotations in accredited nursing program

Allina Health Nursing Assistant Academy Program

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Allina Health is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support patient care in a 0.8 FTE night shift at our Fridley, MN location. Under RN supervision, you will assist with feeding, bathing, grooming, transfers and essential care, while documenting vital signs and observations.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork and compassionate care, with requirements including CNA program completion or related clinical rotations and a current BLS certification.