Nursing Assistant - Oncology-Med

Compassion. Accountability. Collaboration. Foresight. Joy. These are the Aspirus Core Values; and we are looking for the BEST around to join us as we demonstrate those values Every. Single. Day. ASPIRUS ST. LUKE'S HOSPITAL in Duluth, MN is seeking a NURSING ASSISTANT to join our 2W ONCOLOGY-MED team! Salary Range: $18.00 - $26.12 Hourly Schedule/

Hours:

NIGHT ONLY, 8 hours Weekend Requirement:
Every Other Weekend FTE: PART TIME, 0.60 FTE or 48 Hours Biweekly NOW OFFERING A $1,500 SIGN-ON BONUS!!!

• 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 Skills:

Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

REASONING ABILITY
- Intermediate

Skills:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to 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.

Prolonged, extensive or considerable standing/walking; lifts, positions, pushes and/or transfers patients; lifts supplies/ equipment; considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling and crouching.

• Stand
  - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 - 8 hours)
• Walk
  - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 - 8 hours)
• Sit
  - Frequently 1/3 to 2/3 (2.5 - 5.5 hours)
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel
  - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 - 8 hours)
• Reach with hands and arms
  - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 - 8 hours)
• Stoop, Squat, Kneel, or Crouch
  - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 - 8 hours)
• Bending-repetitive forward
  - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 - 8 hours)
• Talk or hear
  - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 - 8 hours)

• Up to 10 pounds
  - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 - 8 hours)
• Up to 25 pounds
  - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 - 8 hours)
• Up to 35 pounds
  - Frequently 1/3 to 2/3 (2.5 - 5.5 hours)
• Up to 50 pounds
  - Occasionally Under 1/3 (1-2.5 hours)

Typical Noise Level
- Moderate noise (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic)

Regularly exposed to risk of blood borne diseases. May be exposed to/occasionally exposed to unpleasant patient elements.

• Full benefits packages available for part- and full-time status.
• Time away from work accrual.
• Retirement plans available.
• Wellness program for employees and their families.

Aspirus St. Luke's in Duluth is a cornerstone of health care in northeastern Minnesota, offering a wide range of medical specialties and advanced care services. With a history dating back to 1881, this downtown Duluth hospital has grown into a comprehensive medical center with a strong commitment to patient-centered care. The facility features a 267-bed hospital, state-of-the-art surgical and imaging technology, and a nationally recognized heart and vascular center.

As part of the broader Aspirus system, St. Luke's is also known for its excellence in orthopedics, cancer care, and women's and children's health. In addition to the main hospital campus, the Duluth area includes multiple primary and specialty care clinics that serve the Twin Ports and surrounding communities. Duluth, MN.

Our Mission:
We heal people, promote health and strengthen communities.

Our Vision:
Aspirus is a catalyst for creating healthy, thriving communities, trusted…