Nursing Assistant - Transitional Care Unit

Fairview Health Services; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking dedicated individuals to join their team as patient care assistants. This role involves providing essential support to patients, ensuring their comfort, and assisting with daily activities. The position offers a unique opportunity to work in a collaborative environment, where your contributions directly impact patient recovery and satisfaction. Join a team that values innovation and excellence in patient care while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Retirement Plan

Qualifications

• Must be certified on the MN CNA Registry and hold BLS certification.
• Experience in a hospital setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides basic patient care including grooming, feeding, and monitoring.
• Assists nurses with patient admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Maintains cleanliness of rooms and equipment.

Skills

Patient Care

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Communication Skills

Time Management

Education

Current on the MN CNA Registry

Job description

Job Overview

At M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center - West Bank Campus we are committed to providing outstanding healthcare in a setting where we specialize in innovation! We continually aim to improve our patients' lives by delivering outstanding outcomes using groundbreaking technology and treatments while balancing patients' needs.

Our partnership with the University of Minnesota Medical School and University of Minnesota Physicians provides the platform to specialize in breakthrough treatments, surgical techniques, lifesaving therapies and to train tomorrow's physicians! Clinical trials advance our clinical services, bringing the very newest ideas in patient care.

We are conveniently located on the West Bank of the Mississippi River near downtown Minneapolis.

• Transitional Care Unit
• 28 beds
• Serves multiple diagnoses including neuro, ortho, oncology, amputee, spinal cord injury, transplant, etc.
• All adult patients
• Post-Acute – PT, OT, SLP.
• Approximately 50 therapy and tech staff at the 2 post-acute units
• Highly Collaborative between all fields along with MD/Physiatrist, rehab nursing, social work, dietary, etc. with primary goal to get patients home.

This position will be working 64 hours every two weeks on the evening shift, 8 hour shifts, and every other weekend. The position is eligible for benefits. View benefits here.

Hiring Process

If your skills and experience appear to align with those of the position, you may be asked to participate in a pre-recorded video interview.

The recorded video interviews are reviewed by our hiring team and provide the reviewers with insights on the skills, attributes and experiences you possess that will allow you to be successful in your role.

You will be notified by email or phone if selected for the next stage of our recruitment process. At any time, you may also check your application status online in your Fairview applicant profile at this link.

Responsibilities:

• Provides basic patient care by performing routine duties to include: Partners with patient care giver in care/decision making.
• Personal grooming, bathing, toileting.
• Feeding.
• Skin care needs (clean and sterile dressing changes), applying ointments/creams.
• Oral hygiene.
• Specimen collection/testing.
• Position/ambulating.
• Changing linens.
• Promptly answers call lights.
• Assists nurse in monitoring patient condition.
• Accurately takes and records weights, input/output, blood pressure, temperature, pulse rates, respiration, oxygen saturation.
• Places patient on/off monitors or equipment.
• Reports unusual findings to the RN in a timely manner.
• Assists with admissions, transfers, and discharge of patients.
• Orients patient/family to environment.
• Assures the patient’s belongings are accounted for, documented upon admission, transfer and discharge.
• Transports patients, equipment, specimen and supplies.
• Assures patients get to appointment on time.
• Uses transfer belt when assisting patients with transfers and/or ambulation.
• Cleans, sets up, and maintains rooms and equipment.
• Orders and stocks supplies.
• Correctly documents tasks performed on appropriate form.

Required:

• Current on the MN CNA Registry
• BLS (basic life support) for healthcare providers

Preferred:

• Experience in a hospital setting

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: View benefits here.

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.

EEO Statement

EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status.

Compensation:

$21.47-$25.99/Hr.