Nursing Assistant - Short Stay Unit

Nursing Assistant Position at M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital

Fairview is looking for a Nursing Assistant at the M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital in Edina, MN! This position is 72 hours per two weeks on the Night 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

Looking for a fast-paced unit where teamwork truly drives patient care? The Short Stay Unit at Fairview Southdale is a dynamic 27-bed acute care environment serving a wide variety of surgical and medical patients with short-term needs. Our collaborative team works closely with providers to deliver safe, efficient care with a strong focus on rapid recovery and discharge. If you're energized by variety, thrive in a culture where every patient is every staff members patient, and want to be part of a team that values your voice, this is the place to grow.

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.

Assists with admissions, transfers, and discharge of patients.

Transports patients, equipment, specimen and supplies.

Cleans sets up, and maintains rooms and equipment.

Accurately documents tasks performed on appropriate form.

Performs other tasks as needed.

Required Qualifications

License / Certification / Registration

AND ONE or more of the following :

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 : https : / / www.fairview.org / benefits / localseiu

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