Nursing Assistant Short Stay Observation

AHS Allina Health System; United States; On-site; USD 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental

PTO/Time Away

Retirement Savings Plans

Job summary

Allina Health is seeking a compassionate CNA to join the Medical-Surgical Short Stay Observation Unit in Minneapolis. You will assist with basic patient care under RN supervision, including feeding, bathing, and moving patients, while documenting vital signs and observations.

Requirements include CNA program completion (or equivalent clinical rotations), current BLS certification, and prior direct patient care experience. The role features a permanent night shift with a 36-hour work week.

Qualifications

• Requires CNA or completion of CNA program or equivalent clinical rotations.
• Eligibility includes BLS provided by AHA or Red Cross and in-house BLS within 30 days of hire.
• Must meet age requirements: 18+ (or 17+ with high school diploma or GED).

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivery of patient care under RN supervision, including feeding, bathing, dressing and grooming.
• Collects and documents vital signs and other observations.
• Assist with ambulation, transfers, positioning and ROM.
• Maintain skin integrity and provide comfort; assist with meals and hydration.
• Respond promptly to call lights and document observations per guidelines.
• Safely transfer and transport patients and supplies; use equipment per policy.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs documentation

Communication

Education

CNA program

Clinical rotations in accredited nursing program

Allina Health Nursing Assistant Academy program

Direct patient care experience

Job description

Location Address: 2800 10th Ave Receiving Dock Minneapolis, MN 55407-1311

Date Posted: November 09, 2026

Posting Expiration Date: November 17, 2026

Department: 31003211 Medical-Surgical Short Stay Observation Unit H6200

Shift: Permanent Nights (United States of America)

Shift Length: 12 hour shift

Hours Per Week: 36

Union Contract: SEIU-4-Abbott Northwestern Service Workers-SAN

Weekend Rotation: Every Other

Job Summary

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.

Key Position Details

.9 FTE (72 hours per two-week pay period) 12-hour night shift Every other weekend rotation

Job Description

Under the direct supervision of a RN, assists in the delivery of patient care. This includes performing personal care such as feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, moving and transporting patients, or changing linens. Collects and documents vital signs and other observations of patients.

Principal Responsibilities

• Performs personal care/interventions as assigned.
• Completes interventions according to identified critical elements of each procedure.
• Answers patient call lights promptly for both assigned and other patients.
• Distributes and sets up water, snacks and patient trays and assists patients.
• Assists patient with grooming and hygiene needs, maintains skin integrity, personal comfort and population specific needs of the patient.
• Provides assistance with ambulation, transfer, positioning and range of motion (ROM) according to activity order and needs of the patient.
• Implements activities of fall prevention plan as specified in plan of care.
• Collects and saves specimens.
• Provides assistance to the RN for admission, transfer, discharge and post-mortem care.
• May transport medications excluding controlled substances within the site.
• Observes, collects and documents health status data as assigned.
• Completes measurements according to critical elements of policy/procedures, which may include: temperatures, radial pulses, blood pressures, respirations, weights, intake and output.
• Reports immediately to the RN observations/health status data that are not within normal limits for the patient or are significantly changed.
• Documents according to documentation guidelines.
• Contributes to an environment that is safe for patients, visitors and employees.
• Protects patient, self and others from injury during transfers, lifts and transports by using proper equipment and body mechanics.
• Reports environmental risks or equipment malfunctions to supervisor.
• Uses equipment following policies, procedures and manufacturer directions or standards.
• May handle hazardous waste (identifies, segregates, and disposes of hazardous waste; ensures container integrity; knows emergency response procedures to spills, fires, and evacuation procedures).
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Must meet one of the following requirements:
  • 18 years of age
  • 17 years of age with high school diploma or GED
• Must meet one of the following requirements:
  • Successful completion of Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program
  • Completion of one semester of clinical rotations within an accredited nursing program
  • Completion of the Allina Health Nursing Assistant Academy Program
  • Previous direct patient care experience

Licenses/Certifications

• Current BLS certification
• from the American Heart Association
• Current BLS certification from the American Red Cross
• Allina in-house BLS training within 30 days of hire

Physical Demands

Medium Work: Lifting weight up to 32 lbs. occasionally (Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), up to 25 lbs. frequently

Pay Range

Pay Range: $21.33 to $27.78 per hour

The pay described reflects the base hourly pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work. Allina Health is committed to adhering with all applicable local, state and federal minimum wage requirements.

Benefit Summary

Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That’s why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive — not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being, mind, body, spirit and community, of you and your family members. Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. We are focused on creating an inclusive workplace so everyone can see themselves as part of our care team. Our care teams are as diverse as the communities we serve and proud to be contributing to the mission of a leading health care organization. Our pioneering approach to well-being helps every member of our care team feel a deep sense of connection and joy in their work.

Benefits include:

• Medical/Dental
• PTO/Time Away
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term/Long-term Disability
• Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
• Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
• Student Loan Support
• Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer *Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.

People at Allina Health have a career of making a difference in the lives of the millions of patients we see each year at our 90+ clinics, 12 hospitals and through a wide variety of specialty care services in Minnesota and western Wisconsin. We’re a not-for-profit organization committed to enriching your career by providing ongoing training, competitive compensation, support for work-life balance and ways to give back to the communities we serve. Join our team of 27,000+ employees - your career opportunities are limitless!

Allina Health is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and will make employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Allina Health is an E-Verify Employer. Allina Health complies with federal requirements to verify the employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. Allina Health is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to records available from the Social Security Administration (SSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to confirm work authorization. An E-Verify case must be created no later than the third business day after the employee starts work for pay. All Forms I-9 must be completed and received by the Office of Human Resources accordingly. For more information, link to: Right to Work Poster (e-verify.gov)