Nursing Assistant - Oncology

Nursing Assistant On The Oncology Unit

Fairview is looking for a Nursing Assistant on the Oncology Unit at St. Johns Hospital in Maplewood, MN.

Schedule : This role is a .7 FTE (56 hours) per pay period, 8-hour day / evening shifts, with every other weekend rotation & includes holiday hours. Variable schedule.

About this Location :

St. Johns Hospital provides a warm, inviting atmosphere & humble staff. Innovative technology, combined with the expertise of our specialists, nurses & staff, contributes to our innovative healing environment & personal, diligent health care delivery. We are committed to delivering outstanding health care in our growing community! Our 184-bed facility offers a wide range of diagnostic & therapeutic services.

About this Unit :

The Med / Surg Oncology unit has 32 beds, 16 with lifts, seeing patients 18 years & up. Oncology, Hospice, GI, Urology, Bariatric Surgical, Medical-Surgical, & Telemetry patients make up the patient populations on this unit. There are opportunities to acquire Med / Surg and Chemo Certifications.

Job Responsibilities :

The Nursing Assistant, as a member of the interdependent team led by a designated RN, is accountable to perform patient care duties and activities for a group of patients. Performs such care as vital sign checks, bladder scanning, blood sugar testing, documentation of cares provided.

• Demonstrates commitment to the universal guiding principles of the patient care model in order to achieve the M Health Fairview Nursing vision.
• Supports the Nursing Process to achieve outcome focused on patient care. Supports holistic nursing theory based on Watson's theory of caring aligning with the practice standards of the American Holistic Nurses' Association and the nursing patient care model (Professional Partnership Model) to achieve the M Health Fairview Nursing vision.
• Communicates accurately and effectively with patient / family and health care team members. Reinforces patient education as directed by clinical staff.
• Achieves customer service excellence by understanding the needs of all internal and external customers, patients, families, physicians and the inter-dependent team.
• Documents patient information in EHR and / or other electronic system in accordance with program standards, department policies / procedures.
• Maintains knowledge of, and complies with, all relevant laws, regulations, policies, procedures and standards.
• Actively participates in creating and implementing improvements.

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