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Allina Health

Nursing Assistant Courage Kenny Golden Valley

Allina Health, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55400


Number of Job Openings Available:1Date Posted:September 23, 2024Department:31607300 Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute Transitional Rehabilitation ProgramShift:Day/Evening (United States of America)Shift Length:8 hour shiftHours Per Week:32Union Contract:SEIU-10-Courage Kenny RehabWeekend Rotation:Every OtherJob Summary:Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.Key Position Details:

This site is an in-patient transitional Rehabilitation facility.8-hour shifts/ 0.8 FTE (64 hours per two-week period)Day/EveningEvery other weekend rotationSEIU union positionJob Description:

Under the direct supervision of a RN, assists in the delivery of patient care. This includes performing personal care such as feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, moving and transporting patients, or changing linens. Collects and documents vital signs and other observations of patients.

Principle Responsibilities

Performs personal care/interventions as assigned.

Completes interventions according to identified critical elements of each procedure.Answers patient call lights promptly for both assigned and other patients.Distributes and sets up water, snacks and patient trays and assists patients.Assists patient with grooming and hygiene needs, maintains skin integrity, personal comfort and population specific needs of the patient.Provides assistance with ambulation, transfer, positioning and range of motion (ROM) according to activity order and needs of the patient.Implements activities of fall prevention plan as specified in plan of care.Collects and saves specimens.Provides assistance to the RN for admission, transfer, discharge and post-mortem care.May transport medications excluding controlled substances within the site.

Observes, collects and documents health status data as assigned.

Completes measurements according to critical elements of policy/procedures, which may include: temperatures, radial pulses, blood pressures, respirations, weights, intake and output.Reports immediately to the RN observations/health status data that are not within normal limits for the patient or are significantly changed.Documents according to documentation guidelines.

Contributes to an environment that is safe for patients, visitors and employees.

Protects patient, self and others from injury during transfers, lifts and transports by using proper equipment and body mechanics.Reports environmental risks or equipment malfunctions to supervisor.Uses equipment following policies, procedures and manufacturer directions or standards.May handle hazardous waste (identifies, segregates, and disposes of hazardous waste; ensures container integrity; knows emergency response procedures to spills, fires, and evacuation procedures).

Other duties as assigned.Required Qualifications

One year nursing experience orcompletion of one (1) semester of clinical rotations within an accredited nursing program or registered on the MN Nursing Assistant registryLicenses/Certifications

Certified Nursing Assistant - MN Nursing Assistant Registry RequiredBLS Tier 1 - Basic Life Support - Multisource PreferredPhysical Demands

Medium Work*:Lifting weightUp to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), Up to 25 lbs. frequently