Nursing Assistant (Casual) at Essentia Health summary:
As a Nursing Assistant at Essentia Virginia Care Center, I provide direct care and support to patients, ensuring their safety and comfort under supervision. My responsibilities include assisting with personal hygiene, taking vital signs, and maintaining a clean environment. I work closely with other healthcare professionals to monitor changes in patient conditions and contribute to the overall mission of improving patient care.
Building Location:
Essentia Virginia Care Center
Department:
13095 Nursing Home
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.
Education Qualifications:
Verifiable completion of a recognized nurse aide training program Or Current registration on applicable state nursing assistant registry at time of hire.
Licensure/Certification Qualifications:
Current and in good standing on the Minnesota Nursing Assistant registry
CPR certification or completed within 6 months of hire.
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:
yes
Holidays:
Yes
Call Obligation:
No
Union:
VA Hospital AFSCME Service Workers (VAHOSPAIDE)
Union Posting Deadline:
10/1/2024 11pm
Keywords:
Nursing Assistant, Patient Care, Healthcare, Vital Signs, Personal Hygiene, Comfort Care, Direct Care, Registered Nurse, Nurse Aide Training, Patient Safety