Unit Assistant, Resource Pool

Fairview Health Services; Hibbing (MN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

PTO and Sick Time

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plan

Job summary

Fairview Range is seeking a flexible Unit Assistant (UA) to join our resource pool in Hibbing, MN. The UA supports multiple hospital units under RN supervision, assisting with activities of daily living and patient comfort, while maintaining a safe, clean environment and timely communication.

The role includes direct patient care, data entry into the EHR, and greeting visitors, with shifts including Day/Evening/Night rotations.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Current BLS certification or attends BLS class within 3 months of employment and maintains certification.
• Current BCS or acquires within three months of employment and maintains certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under the RN supervision, including activities of daily living.
• Observe and respond to patient needs and comfort.
• Record patient data in the EHR.
• Receive and direct visitors.
• Answer phones and relay messages promptly.

Skills

Patient care

Observation

EHR documentation

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CNA certification

Current BLS certification

BCS certification

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Job Overview

Fairview Range is looking for a flexible Unit Assistant (UA) to join our resource pool in Hibbing, MN.

As a member of the resource pool team you will provide support and coverage in multiple units within the hospital including Behavioral Health, Women’s Health and Birth Center, Acute Care, Surgery, and Emergency Services. This position is an integral part of our team.

The UA functions under the direction of a Registered Nurse to provide direct and indirect quality patient-centered care. The UA performs supportive nursing care appropriate to the age of patients served, including physical hygiene, nutrition, ambulation, socialization, observation, safety, and emotional and physical comfort needs. The UA also maintains a safe and clean working environment, answers call lights, telephones, and relays messages to appropriate personnel.

Schedule

This position is part-time, working 56-64 hours per two weeks, 8-hour rotating Day/Evening/Night shifts. Weekends: Every other weekend

About Fairview Range

Fairview Range is an affiliate of Fairview Health Services. Together, we offer access to breakthrough medical research and specialty expertise as part of a continuum of care that reaches all ages and health needs. The most comprehensive health care network in northeastern Minnesota, Fairview Range includes Fairview Range Hospital, Fairview Range Clinics (with locations in Hibbing, Nashwauk, and Mountain Iron), and Fairview Range Home Care and Hospice.

As a Unit Assistant, you will:

• Provide direct patient care by assisting in the implementation of the plan of care under the direction of an RN including but not limited to activities of daily living such as dressing, toileting, personal hygiene, bathing, and oral cares, eating and drinking.
• Observe and anticipate patient needs and requests, displays an interest in patient’s welfare and comfort.
• Record obtained patient data in EHR.
• Receive and direct visitors.
• Answer telephone; relays messages promptly and accurately.

Required Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Current BLS certification or attends BLS class within 3 months of employment and maintains certification. Current BCS or acquires within three months of employment and maintains certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• One year of previous work experience as a nursing assistant.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduation from a nursing aide program or similarly qualified background.
• CNA
• Knowledge of computers and word processing.

Benefit Overview

Fairview Range offers a generous benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental,vision, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement and more! Please follow this link for additional information: https://www.fairview.org/benefits/rgafscmeserv

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