Job Description

About North Memorial Health

At North Memorial Health, you\'re part of an inclusive health family that is rooted in our values of relationships, inventiveness, and accountability. Empathy and care are at the heart of North\'s culture which is designed to actively support each team member\'s wellbeing and growth. Our strength lies in our diversity, and we embrace the unique contributions and experiences of each person. Together, we empower customers to achieve their best health.

About this position

The Nursing Assistant assists the care team in providing age specific supportive, compassionate care and in ensuring a safe environment for customers and families. Receives direction and works with the care team to meet the defined goals of the customer, shift, department and organization. Communication with the health care team related to progress, concerns, questions or problems that arise are an essential element of the role.

Variation of duties may result based on the assigned customer care unit(s). This may include differences in the specific clinical skills required of the nursing assistant. Unit based skill lists outline expectations beyond the house wide nursing assistant requirements.*

*See supporting information available in Policy/Procedure # NA0002 - Customer Assignment.

What we\'ll expect from you

Accountabilities:

• Monitors customer\'s experience of care and safety through observation and data collection.
• Performs treatments, technical procedures safely as required and within the defined scope of practice.
• Performs and assists customers and families in activities of daily living.
• Responds to emergent and unsafe situations and reports promptly and effectively to professional staff.
• Contributes to the development of peers and other health care providers as co-workers and students.
• Documents customer care using the electronic health record and communicates with other caregivers regarding customers\' care.
• Listens to customer/family concerns and questions, reporting needs to professional staff.
• Utilizes resources (i.e., time, supplies, and equipment) appropriately and for designated purposes.
• Demonstrates knowledge of customer safety goals and clinical improvement initiatives, including the actions within job role intended to meet these goals.
• Accepts other duties as assigned to promote the accomplishment of organizational goals.
• The team member is accountable to demonstrate proficiency for the skills outlined in the appropriate position skills list.
• The team member is accountable to maintain skill proficiency, including improvement where deemed necessary, and upgrading any additional or new skills on the appropriate position skills list.

Compliance

• Recognizes and complies with legal regulatory, accrediting and procedural requirements related to area of responsibility.
• Understands and follows principles and standards as outlined in North Memorial\'s Corporate Code of Conduct.
• Protects customer and team member privacy and only accesses customer and/or team member related information as needed to perform job duties.
• Reports violations or areas of concern to supervisor or Corporate Compliance Officer via established methods of communication.

Interested? Here are our requirements

Education

• High school graduate or equivalent required.

Experience, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proficiency in oral and written English sufficient to perform the essential functions of the position.
• Skill in basic computer operation

Licensure/Certification(s) Mandatory

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required within 90 days of hire or transfer. BLS Certifications obtained online will not be accepted. - NMHC Standard
• Successful completion of a State of Minnesota administered certification exam for nursing assistants, or completion of one (1) semester of clinical rotation within an accredited nursing program. - NMHC Standard.

Licensure/Certification(s) Mandatory where Applicable

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required within 90 days of hire or transfer. BLS Certifications obtained online will not be accepted. - NMHC Standard
• Successful completion of a State of Minnesota administered certification exam for nursing assistants, or completion of one (1) semester of clinical rotation within an accredited nursing program. - NMHC Standard.

Licensure/Certification(s) Preferred

Hours per two week pay period: 64

Shift: Day/Evening 8 hours

Weekend Requirement: Every Other Weekend

Work Group: 113 Service Workers

Call Requirement: None

Remote or On-site: On-site

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Benefits: Yes

Posting Date: Aug 24 2023

EEO/AA STATEMENT

North Memorial Health is an equal employment and affirmative action employer. North Memorial Health does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, status with respect to public assistance, or other protected class status. North Memorial Health provides reasonable accommodation to disabled applicants and employees and takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to protected class status. If you believe that you have been treated in a way that does not conform to these statements, please contact our HR Service Center: 763-581-6947. If you need a reasonable accommodation, due to a disability, or to assist with the application process, please contact our HR Service Center: 763-581-6947.

INSPECTION OF AAP
North Memorial Health is a Federal government contractor or subcontractor.
As a part of our obligations under law, we must develop a written Affirmative Action Program for Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans, as specified by law (AAP).
This AAP is available for inspection by applicants and employees in the Human Resources Office during normal business hours.

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