Nursing Assistant

MedStar Health; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a state-of-the-art transitional care unit as a Nursing Assistant, responsible for providing quality care to patients. This role involves a range of tasks including patient assistance, communication with nursing staff, and stock maintenance. Enjoy a rewarding opportunity in a collaborative team environment, with a structured schedule and eligibility for benefits.

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Flexible spending accounts (FSA)

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Qualifications

• Must be on the Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry.
• Maintain current certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct services to patients including bathing, feeding, and charting.
• Maintain communication with nursing staff regarding patient status.
• Stock supplies and assist with patient personal laundry.

Skills

Communication

Patient Care

Teamwork

Education

Completion of a Nursing Assistant Course

Job description

Capitol View Transitional Care Center is a state-of-the-art true transitional care unit (TCU) located in Regions Hospital (we are part of the HealthPartners organization as a separate nonprofit organization.) We provide quality care to patients from 18+ years of age who are in need of a short-term stay. Our average length of stay is 17 days. Come join our team as a Nursing Assistant and see how rewarding and fun work can be in a TCU!

As a Nursing Assistant you will provide quality care to 6-9 patients a day. The job duties and responsibilities include:

• Maintain communication by informing the nurse in charge of significant changes in a patient's status.


• Provide all necessary direct services to patients which include, but are not limited to giving scheduled showers/baths, water pass and nourishment, passing trays and assisting with feeding as needed, recording food and fluid intake and output, assisting with patient personal laundry, rounding on patients regularly, charting, completing room set-up for new patient admission etc.


• Answering calls lights promptly


• Stocking Supplies accordingly (gloves, blankets etc.).


• Performs other duties as assigned.

FTE: 0.8; 32 hours per week

Work Schedule: 2pm-1030pm; Shifts Monday-Friday will vary based on business needs; Required to work every other weekend.

Required Qualifications:

• Must be on the Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry and must maintain current certification.


• Completion of a Nursing Assistant Course

Union Position: Yes

Benefits:

Benefits are available for non-union staff working 24 hours (0.6 FTE) or union staff working 32 hours (0.8 FTE) per week and are effective the first of the month after 30 days of employment.

• Medical


• Dental


• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)


• Life insurance


• Disability insurance


• Paid time off (PTO)

All employees, regardless of benefits eligibility, are eligible to participate in our 403(b)-retirement savings plan with an employer matc