Nursing Assistant (NA) - Eemergency Department - Incentive Eligible

St. Luke's Duluth, MN; Minnesota; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Duluth is seeking a Nursing Assistant for the Emergency Department. This part-time role involves assisting with patient care under RN supervision, ensuring comfort and daily living activities. Ideal candidates will have certification and clinical experience. A sign-on bonus is available.

Benefits

Health and dental insurance

Retirement

Life insurance

Disability

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Must be on MN or WI Nursing Assistant Registry.
• Six months of clinical experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily living activities and patient care.
• Work under RN supervision to provide patient comfort.

Skills

Communication

Mathematical Skills

Patient Care

Education

Nursing Assistant Certification

Accredited Nursing Program

Job description

Nursing Assistant (NA) - Eemergency Department - Incentive Eligible

• Location DULUTH, MN
• Facility ST LUKES
• Department 01 Emergency Department
• Schedule - Shift - Hours Part-time - D/N - 12 hours
• Weekend Requirements: Every other weekend

NOW OFFERING UP TO$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. Maintains competency with Age Specific independent study requirements, with a passing score annually.

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.

Additional Information

Can work ascheduled mix of 6,8,12 hr shifts.

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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