Nursing Assistant - Orthopedics

Fairview Health Services; Maplewood (MN); Presencial; USD 21.000 - 30.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO/vacation

Sick time

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plan

Descripción de la vacante

Fairview Health Services in Maplewood, MN, is hiring a Nursing Assistant for the St. John’s Hospital team. The role is 48 hours every two weeks on the Day/Evening Shift (7:00AM - 3:30PM / 3:00PM - 11:30PM), with 8 hour shifts and every other weekend; schedule may vary.

Work on a 33-bed Orthopedic/Medical-Surgical unit under RN supervision, providing direct patient care, monitoring, hygiene, and daily living assistance; documentation in the EHR is required.

Formación

• Six months of recent direct care experience in long-term, home, or acute care.
• Current Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry certification at hire or during transfer.
• Completion of Fairview OnTrack Nursing Assistant training or equivalent.

Responsabilidades

• Perform patient care tasks as part of an RN-led team.
• Take vital signs, glucose, and assist with mobility and hygiene.
• Support meals, transfers, and activities of daily living.
• Document care in the EHR and communicate with care team.
• Ensure safety, adhere to policies, and report changes to RN.

Conocimientos

BLS certified

Patient care

Documentation

Team communication

Educación

Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry

OnTrack Nursing Assistant training

Enrollment in nursing program (LPN/RN)

Descripción del empleo

Job Overview

Fairview is looking for a Nursing Assistant to join our St. John’s Hospital team in Maplewood, MN. This position is 48 hours per two weeks on the Day/Evening Shift (7:00AM - 3:30PM / 3:00PM - 11:30PM), for 8 hour shifts, every other weekend, with a variable schedule.

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

This is a 33-bed Orthopedic and Medical Surgical unit comprised of Orthopedic Surgical patients that may have fractured hips or ankles. Cervical, thoracic and lumber spine surgical patients are also cared for on this unit. The Medical Surgical population includes respiratory patients with pneumonia, COPD, and Asthma. A range of Medical Surgical patients including appendectomies, gall bladder removal, blood clots and/or kidney stones also make up the patient population.

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, am bulates with patients, transfers, helps patient eat, showers and bathes patients, provides incontinence care, repositioning of patients, & helps with oral cares. Documentation of cares provided and 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