Nursing Assistant - Day/Evening

Regions Hospital; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) with match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Regions Hospital is seeking a compassionate Nursing Assistant to support patient care with a focus on ADLs, vitals, and timely communication with the care team.

The role requires CNA training or equivalent experience, BLS certification, and a willingness to work 28 hours per week (0.7 FTE) with weekend/holiday coverage. EPIC experience is preferred to navigate our electronic health records system.

Qualifications

• Completion of a certified nursing assistant (CNA) training program or equivalent experience in an acute care or long-term care setting.
• Experience in an acute care or hospital setting is preferred.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR certification from ARC or AHA.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) and basic patient care tasks.
• Monitor vitals, weights, intake & output, and collect specimens as directed.
• Respond to call bells, communicate with patients/visitors, and assist nursing staff as needed.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication

Teamwork

Education

CNA training program

CPR certification (BLS)

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Job Description

Regions Hospital is hiring a compassionate, collaborative, and committed Nursing Assistant who is driven to provide excellent care to our patients! When you start your career as a Nursing Assistant you will receive 2-3 weeks of training with our nursing education to learn more about our electronic health system, hospital safety, disengagement skills and restraints, and unlicensed assistive partner skills. Being a part of the nursing team at Regions means you will use your technical and people skills to positively impact the type of care our patients receive and overall experience.

As a Nursing Assistant, you will be responsible for assisting the patient with activities of daily living (ADLs), providing patient care treatments which include but are not limited to, discontinuing IVs, restraint monitoring, and collecting patient vitals, weights, and intake & output all in a safe, timely, and effective matter. This position regularly collects specimens such as urine, stool, and finger stick blood glucose at the direction of the nurse. The Nursing Assistant responds to patient call lights and requests, communicates with patients and visitors, and assist the nurses with procedures as requested. This position also documents and charts in our electronic health system.

Work Schedule/FTE

.7 FTE (28 hours a week) working either days (7am-3:30pm), evenings (3pm-11:30pm) or a combination of days and evenings. This position requires you work every other weekend and holiday.

Required Qualifications

• Completion of a certified nursing assistant (CNA) training program (may include being listed on the MN Registry)

Or

• Experience in an acute care or long-term care setting as a Nursing Assistant and/or Emergency Room Technician(6 months at a minimum of 0.5 FTE)

Or

• Completion of one clinical rotation in a RN or LPN program within the past 12 months

And

• A current Basic Life Support CPR certification from either the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.

Experience or nursing assistant education must have occurred within the last five (5) years.

Preferred Qualifications

• High school degree of equivalent
• Prior experience in acute care or hospital setting
• Nursing assistant certification
• Proficiency using Electronic Health Record (EPIC)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Benefits

• Our Nursing Assistants who work above a .5 FTE (40 hours per 2 weeks) are eligible for medical insurance, dental insurance, 401K with a match, disability insurance, paid time-off, and tuition reimbursement.
• Aside from traditional benefits, Regions Hospital offers a range of non-traditional benefits to all employees such as an employee health clinic, on-site fitness center, a 24/7 employee assistance program to assist employees with a range of topics, and an employee resiliency center.

About Us

At HealthPartners we believe in the power of good – good deeds and good people working together. As part of our team, you’ll find an inclusive environment that encourages new ways of thinking, celebrates differences, and recognizes hard work.

We’re a nonprofit, integrated health care organization, providing health insurance in six states and high-quality care at more than 90 locations, including hospitals and clinics in Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together research and education through HealthPartners Institute, training medical professionals across the region and conducting innovative research that improve lives around the world.

At HealthPartners, everyone is welcome, included and valued. We’re working together to increase diversity and inclusion in our workplace, advance health equity in care and coverage, and partner with the community as advocates for change.

Join us in our mission to improve the health and well-being of our patients, members, and communities.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identify, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Benefits Designed To Support Your Total Health

As a HealthPartners colleague, we’re committed to nurturing your diverse talents, valuing your dedication, and supporting your work-life balance. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits to support every aspect of your life, including health, time off, retirement planning, and continuous learning opportunities. Our goal is to help you thrive physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially, so you can continue delivering exceptional care.