Nursing Assistant Short Stay Observation

Nursing Assistant Short Stay Observation

Requirements

• 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
• 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

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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hospital based experience preferred