Certified Nursing Assistant - Medical/Surgical/ICU Nights

Be an integral part of our night nursing team!  Position is eligible for ALL benefits.  

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Under the direction of an RN collects and documents data to support the patient plan of care, including but not limited to: vital signs, blood glucose values, and intake and output measurements (may include emptying of drains and catheter devices); and monitoring skin for abnormalities or areas of breakdown during provision of routine cares. All above information will be reported to the RN.
• Provides support for patient admissions, transfers, and discharges including but not limited to initial vital signs, weight and height measurements, management of patient belongings and early set-up of safety devices as requested by the Nurse (i.e. Fall Risk or Isolation precaution equipment).
• Provides for and documents patients’ hygiene needs and other nursing-based interventions (i.e. 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 consistently participates in hourly rounding processes as applicable to the unit. Ensures throughout each shift that appropriate communication items and safety equipment are in use in support of fall prevention and safe patient handling.
• Provides for unit organization and cleanliness, including but not limited to removing portable items and linens from patient rooms following discharge, disinfecting reusable patient supplies per infection control guidelines, and various stocking responsibilities as appropriate to the unit to keep supplies ready for the provision of care.
• Supportive of family or caregiver involvement in the plan of care, taking into consideration the patients’ individual preferences and safety.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Education, Training or Degree Required:

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

License/Registration/Certification Required: (will be primary source verified by HR)

• Current CPR required

Experience and Skills: (indicate preferred or required)

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

 

*For candidates seeking summer only, this is not a summer temp position.  

At HealthPartners we believe in the power of good – good deeds and good people working together. As part of our team, you’ll find an inclusive environment that encourages new ways of thinking, celebrates differences, and recognizes hard work.

We’re a nonprofit, integrated health care organization, providing health insurance in six states and high-quality care at more than 90 locations, including hospitals and clinics in Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together research and education through HealthPartners Institute, training medical professionals across the region and conducting innovative research that improve lives around the world.

At HealthPartners, everyone is welcome, included and valued. We’re working together to increase diversity and inclusion in our workplace, advance health equity in care and coverage, and partner with the community as advocates for change.

Benefits Designed to Support Your Total Health
As a HealthPartners colleague, we’re committed to nurturing your diverse talents, valuing your dedication, and supporting your work-life balance. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits to support every aspect of your life, including health, time off, retirement planning, and continuous learning opportunities. Our goal is to help you thrive physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially, so you can continue delivering exceptional care.

Join us in our mission to improve the health and well-being of our patients, members, and communities.

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 identify, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.