Nursing Assistant

Description

Responsible for providing direct care to patients and serving the needs of patients in a manner conducive to their safety and comfort, under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, Nurse Manager, Assistant Head Nurse, and / or Department Director (possibly with guidance from an LPN) to contribute to meeting the mission and goals of Essentia Health.

Duties will vary by patient care unit / department and include but are not limited to : Providing personal hygiene care, assisting with nutritional needs, providing comfort care and other assistance, appropriately and safely transferring patients, taking vital signs and completing recordkeeping, recognizing and promptly reporting changes in patient condition to the RN, and maintaining a safe, clean environment for patients to promote the healing process.

Works within job scope to meet the requirements of the Joint Commission and other applicable federal, state and local regulatory and accrediting agencies.

If for location Essentia Deer River Hospital, use this summary :

Responsible for providing direct care to patients and serving the needs of patients in a manner conducive to their safety and comfort, under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, Nurse Manager, Assistant Head Nurse, and / or Department Director (possibly with guidance from an LPN) to contribute to meeting the mission and goals of Essentia Health.

Duties will vary by patient care unit / department and include but are not limited to : Providing personal hygiene care, assisting with nutritional needs, providing comfort care and other assistance, appropriately and safely transferring patients, taking vital signs and completing recordkeeping, recognizing and promptly reporting changes in patient condition to the RN, and maintaining a safe, clean environment for patients to promote the healing process.

Works within job scope to meet the requirements of the Joint Commission and other applicable federal, state and local regulatory and accrediting agencies.

Along with organizes, and implements the non-nursing functions of assigned unit(s) to facilitate workflow, enhance unit productivity, and provide excellent customer service to patients, families, visitors and staff.

Position promotes efficient unit function and indirect resident care. Performs clerical and reception duties; requisition supplies, equipment, and services as directed; assist with scheduling.

Education Qualifications :

East and Central MarketVerifiable completion of a recognized nurse aide training program or current registration on applicable state nursing assistant registry.

West Market : No educational requirement.

Licensure / Certification Qualifications :

Certification / Licensure Requirements :

East and Central Market :

BLS certified or ability to become certified within 1 month from hire date

West Market :

Minnesota Locations and Wisconsin Only :

Verifiable completion of a recognized nurse aide training program OR current registration on applicable state nursing assistant registry

North Dakota Location Only :

• Certified Nursing Assistant through the North Dakota Department of Health preferred. If not certified as a Nursing Assistant, must be registered as a Nurse Assistant through the North Dakota Department of Health within 3 months from date of employment.
• BLS certification required within 3 months of hire

FTE :

Possible Remote / Hybrid Option :

Shift Rotation :

Evening Rotation (United States of America)

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