Nursing Assistant - Intermediate Care Unit - Incentive Eligible

St. Luke's Duluth, MN; Minnesota; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Duluth, MN is seeking a Nursing Assistant for the Intermediate Care Unit. The successful candidate will assist in daily patient care under the guidance of registered nurses. Offering a supportive environment, this part-time role is incentive eligible with a $1,500 sign-on bonus. Knowledge and compliance with nursing standards and patient confidentiality are essential.

Benefits

Health and dental insurance

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• BLS Certification from a recognized provider.
• Six months of verifiable clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing activities of daily living for patients.
• Support RN and perform patient care services.
• Maintain patient comfort and assist with technical tasks.

Skills

Knowledge of basic mathematical computations

Skill in taking vital signs

Ability to follow instructions

Strong communication skills

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Education

Nursing Assistant on MN or WI Registry

Currently enrolled in an accredited Nursing program

Job description

Nursing Assistant - Intermediate Care Unit - Incentive Eligible

• Location DULUTH, MN
• Facility ST LUKES
• Department 01 Intermediate Care Unit
• Schedule - Shift - Hours Part-time - D/E - 8 hours
• Weekend Requirements: Every other weekend

NOW OFFERING UP TO A $1,500 SIGN-ON BONUS!

JOB SUMMARY

The Nursing Assistant, under the direction of the RN, demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the Nursing Assistant role in the team delivery of patient care as defined by the MN Board of Nursing and reinforced in St. Lukes policies. Assists in providing activities of daily living and comfort measures according to a written plan of care for assigned patients. Assists with patient care activities/services of a technical nature, and assists with daily unit activities and order.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: For employees hired after 12/1/2017: Nursing Assistant on either the Minnesota Department of Health Nursing Assistant Registry or the Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry at the time of hire (need not be renewed), OR be currently enrolled in an accredited Nursing program and have completed one semester of clinical rotations, OR see experience.

Experience: Six (6) months of verifiable clinical experience.

Licensure/Certification/Registration: BLS Certification with a designation of either BLS Provider orHealthcare Provider from either the American Heart Association or American Red Cross or Military Training Network.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education: N/A

Experience: N/A

Licensure/Certification/Registration: N/A

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of basic mathematical computations; skill in taking temperatures, pulse, respirations, blood pressure and weight; legible printing and/or handwriting. Ability to comprehend and follow verbal and written instructions; to observe and report anything that varies from normal or expected; to communicate and work harmoniously with patients, families and health team members; to maintain confidentiality.

READING- Intermediate: Ability to read and interpret documents such as operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.

WRITING- Basic: Ability to write simple correspondence.

SPEAKING- Basic: Ability to speak simple sentences.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS - Basic Skills: Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

REASONING ABILITY - Intermediate Skills: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

AGE SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES -Skilled at assessment and knowledgeable of growth and development. Provides appropriate care respective to the ages of the patients served per clinical environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ENVIRONMENT

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Prolonged, extensive or considerable standing/walking; lifts, positions, pushes and/or transfers patients; lifts supplies/ equipment; considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling andcrouching. Ability to hear, see, stand, walk, bend, and lift up to fifty (50) pounds.

Stand - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 – 8 hours)

Walk - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 – 8 hours)

Sit - Frequently 1/3 to 2/3 (2.5 – 5.5 hours)

Use hands to finger, handle, or feel - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 – 8 hours)

Reach with hands and arms - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 – 8 hours)

Stoop, Squat, Kneel, or Crouch - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 – 8 hours)

Bending-repetitive forward - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 – 8 hours)

Talk or hear - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 – 8 hours)

LIFTING REQUIREMENTS

Up to 10 pounds - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 – 8 hours)

Up to 25 pounds - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 – 8 hours)

Up to 35 pounds - Frequently 1/3 to 2/3 (2.5 – 5.5 hours)

Up to 50 pounds - Occasionally Under 1/3 (1-2.5 hours)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Typical Noise Level - Moderate noise (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic)

WORKING CONDITIONS

Regularly exposed to risk of blood borne diseases. May be exposed to/occasionally exposed to unpleasant patient elements.

Employees working at a benefit eligible status have access to the following benefit plans:

• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement
• Life insurance
• Disability
• Paid Time Off

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