Nursing Assistant - Med/Surg

Fairview Health Services; Burnsville (MN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

Life Insurance

PTO & Sick time

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Fairview Health Services in Burnsville, MN is seeking a Nursing Assistant for our Med-Surg/Oncology unit. The 0.75 FTE position offers 12-hour night shifts and every third weekend (Fri-Sun).

You will support patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse and help maintain a safe, healing environment. The role covers assisting with daily living activities, vital signs, specimen collection, transfers, and room setup.

Qualifications

• Completion of Fairview’s OnTrack Nursing Assistant training or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Assist the professional nurse in delivering patient care.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Specimen collection

Transfer & ambulation

Room setup

Stock supplies

Documentation

Education

Nursing Assistant training

CNA registry

BLS certification

LPN/RN student

Job description

Overview

Ridges Hospital is looking for a passionate and hardworking Nursing Assistant to join our Med-Surg/Oncology unit! Located in Burnsville, just 20 minutes south of Minneapolis, MN, near the 35 E and 35 W conjunctions. Our 28 ‑ bed unit offers an ideal environment for those who want to grow professionally while providing exceptional care to a diverse patient population. You'll work alongside a collaborative care team committed to excellence, continuous learning, and a strong sense of community. If you’re looking for a place where you can build meaningful relationships, expand your clinical expertise, and feel valued every day, consider joining our team!

Job Overview

Overview

Ridges Hospital is looking for a passionate and hardworking Nursing Assistant to join our Med-Surg/Oncology unit! Located in Burnsville, just 20 minutes south of Minneapolis, MN, near the 35 E and 35 W conjunctions. Our 28 ‑ bed unit offers an ideal environment for those who want to grow professionally while providing exceptional care to a diverse patient population. You'll work alongside a collaborative care team committed to excellence, continuous learning, and a strong sense of community. If you’re looking for a place where you can build meaningful relationships, expand your clinical expertise, and feel valued every day, consider joining our team!

This position is a .75 FTE, working 60 hours per 2 week pay period. This position works 12-hour shifts, every third weekend rotation (Fri,Sat,Sun), and on the night (7pm-7:30am) Shift.

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.

• 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.

License/Certification/Registration

• 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
• 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.

Benefit Overview

Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link foradditional information: https://www.fairview.org/careers/benefits/noncontract

Compensation Disclaimer

An individual's pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. 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