Nursing Assistant - Emergency Dept - Eligible

Overview

NOW OFFERING UP TO A $1,000 SIGN-ON BONUS!

JOB TITLE
:
Nursing Assistant - Emergency Dept - Incentive Eligible

Location
: DULUTH, MN

Facility
: ST LUKES

Department
: 01 Emergency Department

Schedule
:
Part-time - All Shifts - 8/12 hours

Weekend Requirements
:
Every other weekend

Summary
:
The Nursing Assistant, under the direction of the RN, demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the Nursing Assistant role in the team delivery of patient care as defined by the MN Board of Nursing and reinforced in St. Lukes policies. Assists in providing activities of daily living and comfort measures according to a written plan of care for assigned patients. Assists with patient care activities/services of a technical nature, and assists with daily unit activities and order.

Sign-on Bonus
:
Now offering up to a $1,000 sign-on bonus.

• Assist in activities of daily living and comfort measures for assigned patients according to a written plan of care.
• Assist with patient care activities/services of a technical nature and daily unit activities.

Education
:
For employees hired after 12/1/2017:
Nursing Assistant on either the Minnesota Department of Health Nursing Assistant Registry or the Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry at the time of hire (need not be renewed), OR be currently enrolled in an accredited Nursing program and have completed one semester of clinical rotations, OR see experience.

Experience
:
Six (6) months of verifiable clinical experience.

Licensure/Certification/Registration
: BLS Certification with a designation of either BLS Provider or Healthcare Provider from either the American Heart Association or American Red Cross or Military Training Network.

Education
: N/A

Experience
: N/A

Licensure/Certification/Registration
: N/A

Knowledge of basic mathematical computations; skill in taking temperatures, pulse, respirations, blood pressure and weight; legible printing and/or handwriting. Ability to comprehend and follow verbal and written instructions; to observe and report anything that varies from normal or expected; to communicate and work harmoniously with patients, families and health team members; to maintain confidentiality.

Reading
:
Intermediate – Ability to read and interpret documents such as operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.

Writing
:
Basic – Ability to write simple correspondence.

Speaking
:
Basic – Ability to speak simple sentences.

Mathematical Skills
:
Basic – Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10s and 100s; perform operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

Reasoning Ability
:
Intermediate – Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form; deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Age Specific Competencies
:
Skilled at assessment and knowledgeable of growth and development; provides appropriate care respective to the ages of the patients served per clinical environment; maintains competency with Age Specific independent study requirements, with a passing score annually.

Physical Demands
:
Prolonged standing/walking; lifts, positions, pushes and/or transfers patients; lifts supplies/equipment; reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling and crouching. Ability to hear, see, stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 50 pounds.

• Stand – Continuous
• Walk – Continuous
• Sit – Frequently
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel – Continuous
• Reach with hands and arms – Continuous
• Stoop, squat, kneel, or crouch – Continuous
• Bending-forward – Continuous
• Talk or hear – Continuous

Lifting Requirements
:
Up to 10 pounds (Continual/5.5–8 hrs);
Up to 25 pounds (Continual/5.5–8 hrs);
Up to 35 pounds (Frequent/2.5–5.5 hrs);
Up to 50 pounds (Occasional/1–2.5 hrs).

Work Environment
:
Typical Noise Level – Moderate

Working Conditions
:
Regularly exposed to risk of blood borne diseases; may be exposed to unpleasant patient elements.

Additional Information
:
Can be a mix of shifts scheduled (6, 8, 12 hrs).

Employees working at a benefit eligible status have access to the following benefit plans:
Health and dental insurance, Retirement, Life insurance, Disability, Paid Time Off.