NURSING ASSISTANT - NEURO

Aspirus, Inc; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 24,108 - 35,280; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits packages

Retirement plans

Wellness program

Time away from work accrual

Job summary

Aspirus St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth, MN is seeking a Nursing Assistant to join our 4W Neuro team on a part-time basis (0.8 FTE). The role supports the RN in delivering patient care and daily living activities.

Qualifications include MN or WI Nursing Assistant Registry (or enrollment in nursing program) and 6 months of clinical experience, plus BLS certification. Pay is hourly with day/evening rotation and every-other weekend schedule.

Qualifications

• Nursing Assistant Registry on hire or enrollment in nursing program with clinical rotations.
• Six (6) months of verifiable clinical experience.
• BLS Certification from AHA/Red Cross or Military Training Network.

Responsibilities

• Assist with activities of daily living and comfort measures per written plan of care.
• Support RN in patient care activities and unit duties.
• Maintain confidentiality and communicate with health team members.

Skills

Reading

Writing

Speaking

Mathematical skills

Reasoning ability

Age specific competencies

Education

Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry

Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry

Enrolled in accredited Nursing program

Job description

Compassion. Accountability. Collaboration. Foresight. Joy.

These are the Aspirus Core Values; and we are looking for the BEST around to join us as we demonstrate those values Every. Single. Day.

ASPIRUS ST. LUKE'S HOSPITAL in Duluth, MN is seeking a NURSING ASSISTANT to join our 4W NEURO team!

Salary Range: $17.50 - $25.61 Hourly
Schedule/Hours: DAY/PM (EVENING) ROTATION, 8 hours
Weekend Requirement: Every Other Weekend
FTE: PART TIME, 0.800000 FTE

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. Luke's 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 or Healthcare 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 and crouching. 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.

Employee Benefits

• Full benefits packages available for part- and full-time status.
• Time away from work accrual.
• Retirement plans available.
• Wellness program for employees and their families.

Aspirus St. Luke's in Duluth is a cornerstone of health care in northeastern Minnesota, offering a wide range of medical specialties and advanced care services. With a history dating back to 1881, this downtown Duluth hospital has grown into a comprehensive medical center with a strong commitment to patient-centered care. The facility features a 267-bed hospital, state-of-the-art surgical and imaging technology, and a nationally recognized heart and vascular center. As part of the broader Aspirus system, St. Luke's is also known for its excellence in orthopedics, cancer care, and women's and children's health. In addition to the main hospital campus, the Duluth area includes multiple primary and specialty care clinics that serve the Twin Ports and surrounding communities. Duluth, MN

Our Mission: We heal people, promote health and strengthen communities.

Our Vision: Aspirus is a catalyst for creating healthy, thriving communities, trusted and engaged above all others.

As an Aspirus team, we demonstrate caring, we plan to impact the future, work with happiness and enthusiasm, recognize our power to make a difference and improve the health of our communities.

Aspirus Health is a nonprofit, community-directed health system based in Wausau, Wisconsin, serving northeastern Minnesota, northern and central Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The health system operates 18 hospitals and 130 outpatient locations with nearly 14,000 team members, including 1,300 employed physicians and advanced practice clinicians. For more information visit aspirus.org.

Credentials:
Essential:
* CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT-Minnesota