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Nursing Assistant Post Surgical Medicine

AHS Allina Health System • Part-time • Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States • 1w ago

Number of Job Openings Available:

Date Posted:

April 15, 2025

Department:

34003240 2600 Post Surgical Medicine

Shift:

Permanent Nights (United States of America)

Shift Length:

8 hour shift

Hours Per Week:

Union Contract:

SEIU-4-United Service Workers-SUH

Weekend Rotation:

Every Other

Job Summary:

Become a part of United Hospital’s Unit 2600 as a Nursing Assistant in Post Surgical Medicine, providing care to patients recovering from surgeries such as Urology, Bariatric, and OB-GYN. Work with a collaborative team that includes a patient care manager, supervisors, and nursing assistants, and take advantage of a thorough orientation process. Experience the fulfillment of seeing patients recover and thrive.

Key Position Details:

0.8 FTE (64 hours per two-week period)
8-hour permanent night shifts (11:00 PM-7:30 AM)
Every other weekend
SEIU-represented, benefit-eligible position

Job Description:

Under the direct supervision of a RN, assists in the delivery of patient care. This includes performing personal care such as feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, moving and transporting patients, or changing linens. Collects and documents vital signs and other observations of patients.

Principle Responsibilities

Performs personal care/interventions as assigned.
- Completes interventions according to identified critical elements of each procedure.
- Answers patient call lights promptly for both assigned and other patients.
- Distributes and sets up water, snacks and patient trays and assists patients.
- Assists patient with grooming and hygiene needs, maintains skin integrity, personal comfort and population specific needs of the patient.
- Provides assistance with ambulation, transfer, positioning and range of motion (ROM) according to activity order and needs of the patient.
- Implements activities of fall prevention plan as specified in plan of care.
- Collects and saves specimens.
- Provides assistance to the RN for admission, transfer, discharge and post-mortem care.
- May transport medications excluding controlled substances within the site.
Observes, collects and documents health status data as assigned.
- Completes measurements according to critical elements of policy/procedures, which may include: temperatures, radial pulses, blood pressures, respirations, weights, intake and output.
- Reports immediately to the RN observations/health status data that are not within normal limits for the patient or are significantly changed.
- Documents according to documentation guidelines.
Contributes to an environment that is safe for patients, visitors and employees.
- Protects patient, self and others from injury during transfers, lifts and transports by using proper equipment and body mechanics.
- Reports environmental risks or equipment malfunctions to supervisor.
- Uses equipment following policies, procedures and manufacturer directions or standards.
- May handle hazardous waste (identifies, segregates, and disposes of hazardous waste; ensures container integrity; knows emergency response procedures to spills, fires, and evacuation procedures).
Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Must meet one of the following requirements:
◦ 18 years of age OR:
◦ 17 years of age with high school diploma or GED
Must meet one of the following requirements:
◦ Successful completion of Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program OR:
◦ Completion of one semester of clinical rotations within an accredited nursing program OR:
◦ Completion of the Allina Health Nursing Assistant Academy Program OR:
◦ Previous direct patient care experience

Licenses/Certifications

Must meet one of the requirements below:
◦ Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association OR:
◦ Current BLS certification from the American Red Cross OR:
◦ Allina in-house BLS training within 30 days of hire

Physical Demands

Medium Work*:
Lifting weightUp to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), Up to 25 lbs. frequently

Pay Range

Pay Range: $20.71 to $26.97 per hourThe pay described reflects the base hourly pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work.

Benefit Summary

Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That’s why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive — not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being — mind, body, spirit and community — of you and your family members.

Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes up to $100 in well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.

In addition, Allina Health offers employee resources groups (ERGs) -- voluntary, employee-led groups that serve as a resource for members and organizations by fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace aligned with the organization's mission, values, goals, business practices, and objectives. Allina Health also engages employees in various community involvement and volunteering events.

Benefits include:

Medical/Dental
PTO/Time Away
Retirement Savings Plans
Life Insurance
Short-term/Long-term Disability
Paid Caregiver Leave
Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer

*Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.

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