Overview
M Health Fairview is looking for a Nursing Assistant at St. John's Hospital in Maplewood, MN. This position is 56 hours per two weeks on the Day/Evening shift, for 8 hour shifts, every other weekend, and is eligible for benefits such as: PTO, dental/medical insurance, and more. Check out the benefit link here: https://www.fairview.org/benefits/helocalseiu
This hospital provides a warm, inviting atmosphere and humble staff. Innovative technology, combined with the expertise of our specialists, nurses and staff, contribute to our innovative healing environment and personal, diligent health care delivery. We are committed to delivering outstanding health care in our growing community! Our 184 bed facility offers a wide range of diagnostic and therapeutic services.
About this Unit:
The Med/Surg Oncology unit has 31 beds,16 with lifts, seeing 28-30 patients a day on average 18 years and up. Oncology, Hospice, GI, Urology, Bariatric Surgical, Medical-Surgical, and Telemetry patients make up the patient populations on this unit. There are opportunities to acquire Med/Surg and Chemo Certifications.
Responsibilities Job Description
A member of the interdependent team led by a designated RN, is accountable to perform patient care duties and activities for a group of patients. Performs such care as vital sign checks, bladder scanning, blood sugar testing, documentation of cares provided. Reports patient care data and progress of outcomes to designated RN.
Job Expectations: Demonstrates dedication to the universal guiding principles of the patient care model in order to achieve the Fairview Nursing vision. Supports the Nursing Process to achieve outcome focused patient care. Supports comprehensive nursing theory based on Watson's theory of caring aligning with the practice standards of the American Holistic Nurses' Association and the nursing care model (Professional Partnership Model) to acquire the Nursing vision. Communicates accurately and efficiently with patient/family and health care team members. Reinforces patient education as advised by clinical staff. Documents patient information in EHR and/or other electronic system in accordance with program standards, department policies/procedures. Maintains knowledge of, and follows all relevant laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and standards. Performs other responsibilities as needed/assigned. Qualifications Required: License/Certification/Registration Successful completion of Fairview's OnTrack Nursing Assistant training program or another Fairview sponsored Nursing Assistant program Or Six months of recent direct care experience in a long term, home care or acute care setting. (Appropriate roles may include, Nursing Assistant, PCA, Resident Assistant or Emergency Room Technician) Or Current enrollment in an LPN, RN or Nurse Practitioner program, and completion of one (1) semester of clinical rotation within the program Or Current certification on the Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry upon hire. This requirement does not need to be maintained throughout employment and is not required if subsequently transferring into another Nursing Assistant or Nursing Station Tech or Nursing Station Attendant position .AND Basic Life Support (BLS for Healthcare Providers) certification required. Ontrack participants much be able to obtain Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification upon completion of the OnTrack program. EEO Statement
EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status