Nursing Assistant - Heart Care Unit

Fairview Health Services; Maplewood (MN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairview Health Services in Maplewood, MN is seeking a Nursing Assistant to join the St. John’s Hospital team. The role supports a 33-bed Heart Care unit with care for chest pain patients, post-procedure recovery and related monitoring.

The position is 56 hours per two weeks on the Evening shift (3:00PM–11:30PM), with every other weekend. Prospective candidates should have BLS, CNA training, and relevant direct care experience.

Qualifications

• BLS certification required; ontrack participants must obtain BLS upon completion of the OnTrack program.
• Completion of Fairview’s OnTrack Nursing Assistant training or another Fairview-sponsored program.
• Six months of recent direct care experience in long-term, home, or acute care settings.
• Current enrollment in an LPN, RN or NP program with at least one clinical rotation completed.
• Current Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry certification at hire.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates dedication to patient care principles and Fairview’s nursing vision.
• Supports the Nursing Process to achieve patient-centered outcomes.
• Communicates accurately with patients, families and health care team; reinforces education.
• Documents patient information in the EHR or equivalent system per policy.
• Maintains knowledge of relevant laws and regulations and follows standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

BLS Certification

Direct Care Experience

Nursing Assistant Training

Education

OnTrack Nursing Assistant program or equivalent

LPN/RN/NP student with clinical rotation

Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry active

Job description

Job Overview

Fairview is looking for a Nursing Assistant to join our St. John’s Hospital team in Maplewood, MN. This position is 56 hours per two weeks on the Evening shift (3:00PM - 11:30PM), for 8 hour shifts, every other weekend (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday). This hospital provides a warm, inviting atmosphere and humble staff. Innovative technology, combined with the expertise of our specialists, nurses and staff, contribute to our innovative healing environment and personal, diligent health care delivery. We are committed to delivering outstanding health care in our growing community! Our 184 bed facility offers a wide range of diagnostic and therapeutic services.

About This Unit

Looking for an opportunity to gain experience on a cardiovascular unit? This is a 33 bed Heart Care unit with rapid turnaround for patients that stay on average for 2.5 days. Our typical patient population consists of patients with observable chest pain, ruling out anything cardiac related, stroke patients, and alcohol withdrawal. We prepare and recover our patients for stress tests, echocardiograms, and cardiac procedures including diagnostic angiograms/stent placement, ablations, pacemakers and ICD insertions, and open heart surgery. Our unit cares for many patients with heart failure and cardiac arrhythmias needing IV drips. A member of the interdependent team led by a designated RN, is accountable to perform patient care duties and activities for a group of patients. Performs such care as vital sign checks, bladder scanning, blood sugar testing, documentation of cares provided. Reports patient care data and progress of outcomes to designated RN.

Job Expectations

• Demonstrates dedication to the universal guiding principles of the patient care model in order to achieve the Fairview Nursing vision.
• Supports the Nursing Process to achieve outcome focused patient care. Supports comprehensive nursing theory based on Watson's theory of caring aligning with the practice standards of the American Holistic Nurses' Association and the nursing care model (Professional Partnership Model) to acquire the Nursing vision.
• Communicates accurately and efficiently with patient/family and health care team members. Reinforces patient education as advised by clinical staff.
• Documents patient information in EHR and/or other electronic system in accordance with program standards, department policies/procedures.
• Maintains knowledge of, and follows all relevant laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and standards.
• Performs other responsibilities as needed/assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS for Healthcare Providers) certification. Ontrack participants much be able to obtain Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification upon completion of the OnTrack program. and
• Successful completion of Fairview’s OnTrack Nursing Assistant training program or another Fairview sponsored Nursing Assistant program. or
• 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) or
• Current enrollment in an LPN, RN or Nurse Practitioner program, and completion of one (1) semester of clinical rotation within the program or
• 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/careers/benefits/helocalseiu

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