Nursing Assistant - Ortho Specialty - Part Time

Nursing Assistant Position

Fairview is looking for a Nursing Assistant at the M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital in Edina, MN! This position is 36 hours every two weeks on the night shift, for 12 hour shifts, and every third weekend. M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital offers care to people living and working in the southwest Twin Cities metro area. With more than 40 specialty services, we combine talents to balance innovative technologies and treatments with the art of medicine. Working together, we respectfully address the comprehensive needs of our patients and their families.

About this Unit

The 3rd Floor Orthopedic Surgical Specialty unit at M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital is a newly built, 26-bed adult medical / surgical unit focused on total joint replacement, spinal surgery, and post-operative recovery. Staff also care for a variety of medical patients, offering broad exposure to different diagnoses and care needs. With a healthy, team-oriented work environment and strong support from leadership and education specialists, this unit is ideal for those who thrive in collaborative, fast-paced settings and are eager to grow their skills in orthopedic care.

Job Responsibilities

The Nursing Assistant is responsible for assisting the professional nurse / caregiver in the delivery of patient care, transporting patient and / or equipment, setting up and maintaining patient rooms, and the reordering and stocking of supplies. The Nursing Assistant does not work autonomously but works under the direction of a professional nurse. The Nursing Assistant may be given a patient care assignment based on unit needs and the discretion of the manager / charge nurse. Provides basic patient care by performing routine duties to include :

• Personal grooming, bathing, toileting, Feeding
• Skin care needs (clean and sterile dressing changes), applying ointments / creams
• Oral hygiene
• Specimen collection / testing
• Position / ambulating
• Changing linens
• Promptly answers call lights
• Assists the nurse in monitoring patient condition.
• Accurately takes and records weights, input / output, blood pressure, temperature, pulse rates, respiration, oxygen saturation.
• Places patient on / off monitors or equipment.
• Reports unusual findings to the RN in a timely manner.
• Assists with admissions, transfers, and discharge of patients.
• Orients patient and their family to the environment.
• Assures the patient's belongings are accounted for, documented upon admission, transfer and discharge.
• Transports patients, equipment, specimen and supplies.
• Assures patients get to appointments on time.
• Uses transfer belt when assisting patients with transfers and / or ambulation.
• Cleans sets up, and maintains rooms and equipment.
• Orders and stocks supplies.
• Accurately documents tasks performed on appropriate form.
• Performs other tasks as needed.

Required Qualifications

License / Certification / Registration

Benefit Overview

Although this is considered a non-benefit eligible position, Fairview offers employees the option to participate in the Fairview 403(b) plan, earn Sick and Safe Time, and early access to earned wages.

Compensation Disclaimer

The posted compensation range corresponds to the minimum and maximum pay rates outlined in your union agreement for the respective job classifications at the time of job posting. An individual's pay rate within this range may be influenced by various factors, including FTE, skills, knowledge, educational background, and qualifying experience as specified in the contract. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.

EEO Statement

EEO / Vet / Disabled : All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status