Nursing Assistant/ Patient Flow Assistant: NICU

North Memorial Medical Center; Maple Grove (MN); On-site; USD 44,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

North Memorial Health in Maple Grove is seeking a Nursing Assistant/Patient Flow Assistant to support the care team in a fast-paced NICU environment. The role combines nursing assistant responsibilities with patient flow duties, including reception and care-center workflow.

Shift: Nights, 12-hour shifts; Hours per two-week pay period: 48; On-site, non-exempt with health insurance benefits. Requires high school diploma, 1+ years nursing assistant experience, and BLS within 90 days.

Qualifications

• 1+ years as a nursing assistant 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.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills; able to work with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist care team by providing compassionate care to patients and families.
• Provide reception and clerical support to maintain care center workflow as a Patient Flow Assistant.
• Support Patient Safety Goals by ensuring patient privacy and accurate identification; aid effective communication among care providers.
• Adapt to variable duties based on unit assignment while upholding infection control standards.

Skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

PC skills

Conflict management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office / MS Applications

Electronic Medical Record (EMR)

Job description

Nursing Assistant/ Patient Flow Assistant: NICU

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 ABILITY 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’re 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

Hourspertwoweekpayperiod: 48

Shift: Nights 12 hours

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

North Memorial Health is an equal employment and affirmative action employer. North Memorial Health does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, status with respect to public assistance, or other protected class status. North Memorial Health provides reasonable accommodation to disabled applicants and employees and takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to protected class status. If you believe that you have been treated in a way that does not conform to these statements, please contact our HR Service Center: [e-mail]. If you need a reasonable accommodation, due to a disability, or to assist with the application process, please contact our HR Service Center: [e-mail].

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As a part of our obligations under law, we must develop a written Affirmitive Action Program for Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans, as specified by law (AAP).
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