Nursing Assistant/ Patient Flow Assistant: ICC

North Memorial Health; Minnesota; On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k match

Generous PTO

Adoption reimbursement

Child care discount

Tuition reimbursement

Fitness center access

Job summary

North Memorial Health is seeking a Nursing Assistant and Patient Flow Assistant to join the Maple Grove team. The position balances clinical care with front‑line clerical duties to support patient flow and care delivery in a fast‑paced hospital setting.

Responsibilities include assisting the care team, maintaining safety and privacy, and coordinating with the schedule and admissions staff. Applicants should have a high school diploma and relevant healthcare experience or education.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year nursing assistant experience preferred.
• Experience in health unit coordination, scheduling or registration preferred.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English clearly.

Responsibilities

• Nursing Assistant: assist care team with compassionate patient care and communicates with the team to meet goals.
• Patient Flow Assistant: manage reception, clerical tasks and maintain care center workflow; support safety and privacy goals.
• Duties may vary by unit; adhere to mission, vision and values of North Memorial Health.

Skills

Nursing assistant

Health unit coordinator experience

Communication skills

PC skills

Patient care

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS applications

Electronic Medical Record

Job description

Why North Memorial Health?

At North Memorial Health, you’re part of an inclusive health team that is rooted in our values: Advocate Courageously, Rally Together, Respect Uniqueness and Create Impact. Empathy and care are at the heart of North’s culture which is designed to actively support each team member’s wellbeing and growth. Our strength lies in our diversity, and we embrace the unique contributions and experiences of each person. Together, we empower patients to achieve their best health.

Why North Memorial Health?

At North Memorial Health, you’re part of an inclusive health team that is rooted in our values: Advocate Courageously, Rally Together, Respect Uniqueness and Create Impact. Empathy and care are at the heart of North’s culture which is designed to actively support each team member’s wellbeing and growth. Our strength lies in our diversity, and we embrace the unique contributions and experiences of each person. Together, we empower patients to achieve their best health. Our health system encompasses two hospital locations in Robbinsdale and Maple Grove as well as a network of 23 clinics which includes 13 primary clinics, 6 specialty clinics, 4 urgent care/urgency centers and emergency care offerings covering five counties. Our Robbinsdale Hospital, established in 1954, is a 385‑bed facility recognized as the top Level 1 Trauma center for 25 years, as well as serving as a Level II pediatric trauma center. Our Maple Grove Hospital was established in 2009, is a 134‑bed facility recognized as a top hospital in the state for Women and Children Care, with a Level III NICU, and is the largest Family Birth Center in the state (:5,000 deliveries per year and over 60,000 babies delivered). Both have been named to the 2022 Fortune/Merative 100 Top Hospitals® list, 2023 Women’s Choice Award Best Hospitals list.

Benefits the North Way!

As North Memorial Health is a non‑profit organization you are eligible for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness program. Most part‑time and all full‑time positions are eligible for benefits.

• Health & Welfare Benefit Packages
• 401k Retirement Match or Pension Plan, based on workgroup eligibility
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Plans
• Adoption Reimbursement up to $3000 per child
• Child Care Discount Program with New Horizon 10% off weekly childcare tuition
• Education/Tuition Reimbursement
• 24/7 Fitness Center Access for all benefit eligible team members

Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At North Memorial Health we recognize that the strength of our team lies in our diversity and make every effort to embrace the unique contributions and experiences of each person on our team. We strive to ensure that everyone feels like they are a valuable part of our community, with initiatives that reinforce our belief in diversity, equity, and inclusivity, to promote a workforce that enables authenticity, as we want to be our best when providing effective services to our patients. We acknowledge and celebrate the unique traditions, backgrounds, languages, beliefs, and customs of our community, and want everyone to feel welcome. Through our DE&I initiatives we hope to dispel myths, assumptions, and acts of implicit bias.

About This Position

The Nursing Assistant and Patient Flow Assistant shares both Nursing Assistant and Patient Flow Assistant job responsibilities.

Nursing Assistant: Responsible for assisting the care team by providing supportive, comforting and compassionate care to customers and families. Receives direction and collaborates with the care team to meet identified goals of the customer, shift, care center, and hospital. Regularly communicates with care team related to progress, concerns, questions, or issues that arise.

Patient Flow Assistant: Provides continuous care support to all individuals involved for each customer by performing reception and clerical activities and maintaining care center workflow for team member, physicians, customers, and families. Participates in the execution of Customer Safety Goals by ensuring Customer privacy and accuracy of customer identification, improving effectiveness of communication among care providers, and responding to customer alarms by alerting appropriate team member.

Duties may vary based on assignment of customer care units including but not limited to differences in clinical skilled required of the Nursing Assistant, variations in workflow and customer record management. Actively and consistently demonstrates the mission, vision, values and guiding principles of Maple Grove Hospital.

Requirements

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS

• 1+ years’ nursing assistant experience in a clinic, hospital or nursing home setting preferred.
• 1+ years’ health unit coordinator, scheduling or registration experience in a hospital, clinic, or physician’s office preferred.
• Able to be anticipatory to the needs of the customer; to take initiative, be self‑motivated and a proactive, independent, accountable, dependable performer.
• Demonstrated ability to positively interact with customers, families, guests, and all levels of team members.
• Solid PC skills to include MS applications, Internet, electronic medical record, etc.
• Strong communication skills with demonstrated ability to express ideas and information (both in written and oral form), clearly and concisely in a manner appropriate to the audience.
• Demonstrated ability to deal with conflict in a positive manner. Has an awareness of, responds to, and considers the needs, feelings and capabilities of others.
• Ability to be accountable for quality customer service and respond appropriately to a variety of personalities and situations.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and infection control standards.
• Must be able to read, write and speak effectively in English.

Special Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Required

• Knowledge of nursing theory and practice and primary care principles and practices.
• Ability to interpret cardiac telemetry rhythms and manage the electronic monitoring system.

Licensure/Certification

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required within 90 days of hire or transfer.
• Successful completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant program from an accredited school or program and successful completion of state of MN administered certification exam for nursing assistants OR
• Completion of one (1) semester of clinical rotation within an accredited nursing program

The North Memorial Health System is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’s excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t perfectly align with every qualification listed, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may still be the right candidate for this or other roles.

Work Group: Maple Grove Non Contract

Hours per two week pay period: 72

Shift: Nights 12 hours

Weekend Requirement: Every 3rd Weekend

Call Requirement: None

Remote or On‑site: On‑site

FLSA Status: Non‑Exempt

Benefit Eligibility: Health insurance benefits are available for this position. North Memorial Health offers multiple health plans based on work group eligibility.

Salary Range: MG Nrsng Asst ($21.32 - $28.15), based on experience

Shift Differential: Compensation may include shift differential pay depending on the position and shift worked.

Employment Sponsorship: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis. Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position.