Nursing Assistant - Med / Surg Medical

Nursing Assistant Position

Fairview is looking for a Nursing Assistant at the M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital in Edina, MN! This position is for 56 hours per two weeks on the day shift, for 8 hour shifts, and every other weekend, and is eligible for benefits such as medical, dental, and more. 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 : Med / Surg Medical at M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital is a high-volume, 32-bed medical unit with 18 telemetry beds, known for its exceptional teamwork, strong communication, and supportive culture. The care teamincluding RNs, Nursing Assistants, and Nursing Station Techniciansmanages a diverse adult patient population, from respiratory and GI conditions to infectious diseases and substance use disorders. With a focus on professional development and patient- and family-centered care, Med / Surg Medical offers a dynamic and rewarding environment for both new and experienced clinical staff.

Job Responsibilities :

• Assisting the professional nurse / caregiver in the delivery of patient care
• Transporting patient and / or equipment
• Setting up and maintaining patient rooms
• Reordering and stocking of supplies
• 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 answering call lights
• Assisting the nurse in monitoring patient condition
• Accurately taking and recording weights, input / output, blood pressure, temperature, pulse rates, respiration, oxygen saturation
• Placing patient on / off monitors or equipment
• Reporting unusual findings to the RN in a timely manner
• Assisting with admissions, transfers, and discharge of patients
• Orienting patient and their family to the environment
• Assurance of patient's belongings being accounted for, documented upon admission, transfer, and discharge
• Transporting patients, equipment, specimen, and supplies
• Ensuring patients get to appointments on time
• Using transfer belt when assisting patients with transfers and / or ambulation
• Cleaning, setting up, and maintaining rooms and equipment
• Ordering and stocking supplies
• Accurately documenting tasks performed on appropriate form
• Performing other tasks as needed

Required Qualifications :

Benefit Overview :

Fairview offers a generous benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, PTO / vacation and Safe and Sick Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement and more! Please follow this link for additional information.

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