OverviewnnRidges Hospital is looking for a passionate and hardworking Nursing Assistant to join our Float Pool unit! Located in Burnsville, just 20 minutes south of Minneapolis, MN, near the 35 E and 35 W conjunctions.nnThis position is a .75 FTE, working 60 hours per 2 week pay period. This position works 12-hour shifts, every third weekend rotation (Fri,Sat,Sun), and on the night (7pm-7am) shift.nnWe offer a generous benefits package including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement options, tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment program, and more. Check out more of our benefits information here: Job DescriptionnnThe 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.nnProvides basic patient care by performing routine duties to include:nnPersonal grooming, bathing, toileting, Feeding,nnSkin care needs (clean and sterile dressing changes), applying ointments/creams,nnOral hygiene,nnSpecimen collection/testing,nnPosition/ambulating,nnChanging linens,nnPromptly answers call lights.nnAssists the nurse in monitoring patient condition.nnAccurately takes and records weights, input/output, blood pressure, temperature, pulse rates, respiration, oxygen saturation.nnPlaces patient on/off monitors or equipment.nnReports unusual findings to the RN in a timely manner.nnAssists with admissions, transfers, and discharge of patients.nnOrients patient and their family to the environment.nnAssures the patient’s belongings are accounted for, documented upon admission, transfer and discharge.nnTransports patients, equipment, specimen and supplies.nnAssures patients get to appointments on time.nnUses transfer belt when assisting patients with transfers and/or ambulation.nnCleans sets up, and maintains rooms and equipment.nnOrders and stocks supplies.nnAccurately documents tasks performed on appropriate form.nnPerforms other tasks as needed.nnQualificationsnnLicense/Certification/RegistrationnnSuccessful completion of Fairview’s OnTrack Nursing Assistant training program or another Fairview sponsored Nursing Assistant programnnORnnSix months of recent direct care experience in a long term, home care or acute care setting. (Appropriate roles may include, Nursing Assistant, PCA, Resident Assistant or Emergency Room TechniciannnORnnCurrent enrollment in an LPN, RN or Nurse Practitioner program, and completion of one (1) semester of clinical rotation within the programnnORnnCurrent certification on the Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry upon hire. This requirement does not need to be maintained throughout employment and is not required if subsequently transferring into another Nursing Assistant or Nursing Station Tech or Nursing Station Attendant positionnnBasic Life Support (BLS for Healthcare Providers) certification required. Ontrack participants much be able to obtain Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification upon completion of the OnTrack program.nnEEO StatementnnEEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status