Nursing Assistant - 4th Floor Ortho Spine - 12hr Shifts

Fairview Health Services; Edina (MN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairview Health Services in Edina, MN is seeking a Nursing Assistant for the M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital. The role supports nursing care on a 60-hour biweekly schedule, with 12-hour night shifts and every third weekend, offering medical, dental, and other benefits.

The Nursing Assistant will assist with patient care, admissions, transports, and daily unit operations, under RN supervision, in a 26-bed orthopedic spine/adult medical-surgical setting.

Qualifications

• Six months of recent direct care experience in a long term, home care or acute care setting.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers certification (or ability to obtain upon completion of OnTrack).
• OnTrack Nursing Assistant training or equivalent Fairview-sponsored program.

Responsibilities

• Assist the professional nurse in delivering patient care and transport patients/equipment.
• Set up and maintain patient rooms; restock supplies and order as needed.
• Monitor patient condition and document vital signs per protocol.
• Assist with admissions, transfers and discharge; orient patients and families.
• Transport patients and equipment; ensure timely arrivals to appointments.

Skills

Direct patient care

BLS certification

Education

OnTrack Nursing Assistant training program

Enrollment in LPN/RN program

Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry current certification

Job description

Job Overview

Fairview is looking for a Nursing Assistant at the M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital in Edina, MN! This position is

Fairview is looking for a Nursing Assistant at the M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital in Edina, MN! This position is 60 hours per two weeks on the night shift, for 12 hour shifts, every third weekend, and is eligible for benefits such as medical, dental, and more.

M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital offers care to people living and working in the southwest Twin Cities metro area. With more than 40 specialty services, we combine talents to balance innovative technologies and treatments with the art of medicine. Working together, we respectfully address the comprehensive needs of our patients and their families.

About This Unit

The 4th Floor Ortho Spine unit at M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital is a 26-bed adult medical/surgical unit specializing in total joint replacements, spinal surgeries, and orthopedic recovery, with additional exposure to diverse medical diagnoses. This unit offers a healthy, team-oriented environment supported by strong leadership and collaborative care teams including RNs, Nursing Assistants, and Nursing Station Technicians. With telemetry capabilities and a focus on both clinical excellence and professional development, it’s an ideal setting for those passionate about delivering high-quality care in a dynamic and supportive atmosphere.

Job Responsibilities

The Nursing Assistant is responsible for assisting the professional nurse/caregiver in the delivery of patient care, transporting patient and/or equipment, setting up and maintaining patient rooms, and the reordering and stocking of supplies. The Nursing Assistant does not work autonomously but works under the direction of a professional nurse. The Nursing Assistant may be given a patient care assignment based on unit needs and the discretion of the manager/charge nurse.

Provides basic patient care by performing routine duties to include:

• Personal grooming, bathing, toileting, Feeding,
• Skin care needs (clean and sterile dressing changes), applying ointments/creams,
• Oral hygiene,
• Specimen collection/testing,
• Position/ambulating,
• Changing linens,
• Promptly answers call lights.

Assists the nurse in monitoring patient condition.

• Accurately takes and records weights, input/output, blood pressure, temperature, pulse rates, respiration, oxygen saturation.
• Places patient on/off monitors or equipment.
• Reports unusual findings to the RN in a timely manner.

Assists with admissions, transfers, and discharge of patients.

• Orients patient and their family to the environment.
• Assures the patient’s belongings are accounted for, documented upon admission, transfer and discharge.

Transports patients, equipment, specimen and supplies.

• Assures patients get to appointments on time.
• Uses transfer belt when assisting patients with transfers and/or ambulation.

Cleans sets up, and maintains rooms and equipment.

• Orders and stocks supplies.

Accurately documents tasks performed on appropriate form.

Performs other tasks as needed.

Required Qualifications

License/Certification/Registration

• Basic Life Support (BLS for Healthcare Providers) certification required. Ontrack participants much be able to obtain Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification upon completion of the OnTrack program.

AND ONE Or More Of The Following

Successful completion of Fairview’s OnTrack Nursing Assistant training program or another Fairview sponsored Nursing Assistant program.

• Six months of recent direct care experience in a long term, home care or acute care setting. (Appropriate roles may include, Nursing Assistant, PCA, Resident Assistant or Emergency Room Technician)

Current enrollment in an LPN, RN or Nurse Practitioner program, and completion of one (1) semester of clinical rotation within the program.

• Current certification on the Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry upon hire. This requirement does not need to be maintained throughout employment and is not required if subsequently transferring into another Nursing Assistant or Nursing Station Tech or Nursing Station Attendant position.

Benefit Overview

Fairview offers a generous benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, PTO/vacation and Safe and Sick Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement and more! Please follow this link for additional information: https://www.fairview.org/benefits/localseiu

Compensation Disclaimer

The posted compensation range corresponds to the minimum and maximum pay rates outlined in your union agreement for the respective job classifications at the time of job posting. An individual's pay rate within this range may be influenced by various factors, including FTE, skills, knowledge, educational background, and qualifying experience as specified in the contract. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.

EEO Statement

EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status