Nursing Assistant - Float Pool -12hr Shifts

Nursing Assistant Position

Fairview is looking for a Nursing Assistant at the M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital in Edina, MN! This position is 60 hours per two weeks on the Night shift, for 12 hour shifts, every third 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

Are you seeking the opportunity to gain experience in multiple specialties? If so, then our Float Pool team may be right for you! The float pool team is crucial because it provides flexibility and support across various departments. Float pool staff help maintain consistent patient care, reduce staff burnout, and ensure that departments aren't overwhelmed during high-demand periods. Their adaptability and cross-specialty expertise make them an invaluable resource for maintaining smooth hospital operations and high-quality 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.

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

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Preferred Qualifications : Recent acute care hospital experience

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