Nursing Assistant (NA) - Critical Care - Incentive Eligible

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• JOB SUMMARY

The Nursing Assistant, under the direction of the RN, demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the Nursing Assistant role in the team delivery of patient care as defined by the MN Board of Nursing and reinforced in St. Lukes policies. Assists in providing activities of daily living and comfort measures according to a written plan of care for assigned patients. Assists with patient care activities / services of a technical nature, and assists with daily unit activities and order.

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.

Education : 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.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Prolonged, extensive or considerable standing / walking; lifts, positions, pushes and / or transfers patients; lifts supplies / equipment; considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling and crouching. Ability to hear, see, stand, walk, bend, and lift up to fifty (50) pounds.

Up to 10 pounds - Continuously Over 2 / 3 (5.5 - 8 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.