Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Casual (essentiahealth)

Job Description

Building Location:

Northern Pines Medical Center

Department:

13240 Med/Surg

Job 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.

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Education Qualifications:

Must meet one of the following requirements:

• 6 months of nursing assistant experience

OR 

• Completion of one semester of clinical rotations within an accredited nursing program 

OR 

• Successful completion of an EH provided Nursing Assistant training within one month of hire 

OR 

• Verifiable completion of a recognized nurse aide training program 

OR 

• Current registration on applicable state nursing assistant registry

Pay Range: $18.27 - $28.10 *actual offer will be based on experience

Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

Certification/Licensure Requirements:

East and Central Market: 

• BLS certified or ability to become certified within 1 month from hire date
• Verifiable completion of a recognized nurse aide training program OR current registration on applicable state nursing assistant registry

FTE:

0

Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:

Shift Rotation:

Day/Eve/Night Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start Time:

varies

Shift End Time:

varies

Weekends:

rotation

Holidays:

No

Call Obligation:

No

Union:

Northern Pines Hospital AFSCME (NPAFSCME)

Union Posting Deadline:

11/19/2024