Nursing Assistant - MSP​/FBC

Nursing Assistant
Med/Surg/Peds
0.80 - 1.0 FTE, (64 - 80 Hours a Pay Period)
Days/Evenings, hours between 6:45am - 3:15pm or 2:45pm - 11:15pm
Weekend Rotation:
Occasional
Holiday Rotation:
Every Third

* Starting Pay Between $16.39 - $20.49 Based on Experience

The Nursing Assistant is an integral part of the health care team who assists professional nursing personnel in the delivery of patient care in the Medical/Surgical/Pediatrics,Family Birth Center, and Intensive Care Departments. The Nursing Assistant primarily supports nursing functions as planned and delegated by the professional  addition to direct patient contact, the Nursing Assistant is responsible for some clerical duties, assisting with maintenance of unit organization, and assisting with codes as directed.

• Assists patients with activities of daily living to include toileting, feeding, and ambulating.
• The Nursing Assistant role also takes patient weights, repositions patients, records Inputs and Outputs, and completes vital signsas directed by the professional nurse, and follows recommended infection control procedures during contact with patients.
• Is constantly vigilant to the safety needs of patients, taking necessary precautions as warranted and communicates concerns to the professional nurse in a timely manner.
• Assists in maintaining supplies and equipment to enable staff to provide quality and timely care.
• Reports malfunctioning equipment promptly and removes from patient care area to maintain a safe environment.
• Participates in and supports continuous improvement initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Must be a graduate of an approved Certified Nursing Assistant program and must remain current on the Minnesota State Registry as aCertified Nursing Assistant
• BLS Certification
• Demonstrates proper use of all transfer devices and various equipment in the MSP/FBC/ICU departments. Successful completion of all training related to using these devices
• Demonstrates proper room order
• Demonstrates an understanding of the operation and transportation of hospital equipment including portable oxygen
• Verbalizes role in public address codes
• Basic Computer
  
  Skills:
  
  Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook. Familiar with Patient Information Database (Cerner)

• Health Insurance:
  Options for medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as mental health support and wellness incentives
• Income Protection:
  Short and long-term disability, plus additional benefits like accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, legal assistance, and identity protection plans
• Retirement Planning:
  Access to a 403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions once eligibility requirements are met
• Work/Life Balance:
  Flexible scheduling, paid time off, and earned sick time to support personal well-being
• Education & Development:
  Paid training, tuition reimbursement, scholarships, and sponsored seminars to foster both personal and professional growth
• Employee Discounts:
  Special offers with local businesses, including the YMCA and cell phone providers

For more details or specific information, visit our website or contact Human Resources

It is the policy of Winona Health to work with employees in an equitable fashion regarding promotions, transfers, and position reclassifications.
Any employee wishing to apply for another available position at Winona Health must submit an application for consideration through the internal application portal. Employees requesting to change positions should have successfully completed at least six (6) months in their current position. Employees currently in the formal disciplinary process may be required to meet with the Director…