Certified Nursing Assistant - Medical​/Surgical

Job Title

Nursing Assistant/Registered

Nursing & Acute Services – Hospital

The Nursing Assistant is a paraprofessional working under the direction of an RN or LPN to support direct patient care.

• Under the direction of an RN or LPN, collects and documents data to support the patient plan of care, including vital signs, blood glucose values, intake and output measurements (may include emptying of drains and catheter devices), and monitors skin for abnormalities or areas of breakdown during routine cares. Reports all information to the RN or LPN.
• Supports patient admissions, transfers, and discharges, including initial vital signs, weight and height measurements, management of patient belongings, and early set‑up of safety devices as requested by the nurse (e.g., fall risk or isolation precaution equipment).
• Documents and provides patients’ hygiene needs and other nursing‑based interventions (e.g., ambulation) throughout their stay in collaboration with the assigned nurse caregiver.
• Works in conjunction with the health care team to ensure all call lights are answered promptly and participates in hourly rounding processes as applicable to the unit. Ensures that appropriate communication items and safety equipment are in use to support fall prevention and safe patient handling.
• Maintains unit organization and cleanliness, including removing portable items and linens from patient rooms following discharge, disinfecting reusable patient supplies per infection control guidelines, and performing stocking responsibilities to keep supplies ready for care.
• Supports family or caregiver involvement in the plan of care, taking into consideration patients’ individual preferences and safety.
• Demonstrates stewardship of organizational resources.
• Actively participates in service area/organization initiatives through committee/project participation and attendance of service area/organization meetings, looking for mechanisms to improve efficiency and patient care delivery.
• Completes mandatory education and annual service area competencies.
• Maintains punctuality and consistent attendance record.
• Displays professionalism with a consistently supportive, positive demeanor in workplace interactions.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

• Current status on the Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry
• Completion of ongoing training requirements specific to the departments served

• Current CPR certification

• Previous experience in acute care preferred
• Well-developed oral and written communication skills required
• Demonstrated customer service skills required

As a Health Partners colleague, we offer a comprehensive range of benefits to support health, time off, retirement planning, and continuous learning opportunities. Our goal is to help you thrive physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, or basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.