Nursing Assistant​/Evening

Overview

Regions Hospital is hiring a compassionate, collaborative, and committed Nursing Assistant who is driven to provide excellent care to our patients! When you start your career as a Nursing Assistant you will receive 2-3 weeks of training with our nursing education to learn more about our electronic health system, hospital safety, disengagement skills and restraints, and unlicensed assistive partner skills. Being a part of the nursing team at Regions means you will use your technical and people skills to positively impact the type of care our patients receive and overall experience.

• Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) and provide patient care treatments as directed (e.g., discontinue IVs, restraint monitoring, and collecting patient vitals, weights, and intake & output) in a safe, timely, and effective manner.
• Regularly collect specimens such as urine, stool, and finger-stick blood glucose at the direction of the nurse.
• Respond to patient call lights and requests, communicate with patients and visitors, and assist nurses with procedures as requested.
• Document and chart in the electronic health system.

7 FTE (28 hours per week) working either days (7:00 am–3:30 pm), evenings (3:00 pm–11:30 pm), or a combination of days and evenings. This position requires you to work every other weekend and holiday.

• Completion of a certified nursing assistant (CNA) training program (may include being listed on the MN Registry)
• Or experience in an acute care or long-term care setting as a Nursing Assistant and/or Emergency Room Technician (6 months minimum at 0.5 FTE)
• Or completion of one clinical rotation in an RN or LPN program within the past 12 months
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association
• Experience or nursing assistant education must have occurred within the last five (5) years

• Ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Demonstrates basic computer skills
• Ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with patients, visitors, and co-workers
• Ability to independently initiate appropriate tasks within the scope of practice of the position
• Ability to provide individualized care and respond to a variety of patient/family preferences
• Ability to provide an exceptional patient experience using strong customer service skills
• Ability to set priorities and manage time effectively

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Prior experience in an acute care or hospital setting
• Nursing assistant certification
• Proficiency using Electronic Health Record (EPIC)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Our Nursing Assistants who work above a .5 FTE (40 hours per 2 weeks) are eligible for medical insurance, dental insurance, 401K with a match, disability insurance, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement. Benefits take effect on an employee’s first day of employment. Regions Hospital offers a range of non-traditional benefits to all employees such as an employee health clinic, on-site fitness center, a 24/7 employee assistance program, book clubs, and an employee resiliency center.