OverviewnnM Health Fairview is looking for a Nursing Assistant at St. John’s Hospital in Maplewood, MN. This position is 56 hours per two weeks on the Day/Evening shift, for 8 hour shifts, every other weekend (Day Shifts on the weekends), variable schedule, and is eligible for benefits such as: PTO, dental/medical insurance, and more. Check out the benefit link here: starting base rate of pay for the Nursing Assistant is $21.47. Candidates with experience may be brought in at a higher rate of pay.nnThis hospital provides a warm, inviting atmosphere and humble staff. Innovative technology, combined with the expertise of our specialists, nurses and staff, contribute to our innovative healing environment and 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 and therapeutic services.nnAbout this Unit:nnLooking for an opportunity to gain experience on multiple units? If so, our Float Pool team is an excellent opportunity! During orientation, you will be based in Medical Surgical units and will float to each unit with a preceptor and your over-all orientation time, as well as unit-specific orientation time, will be determined by level of experience.nnResponsibilities Job DescriptionnnA 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. Reports patient care data and progress of outcomes to designated RN.nnJob Expectations:nnDemonstrates dedication to the universal guiding principles of the patient care model in order to achieve the Fairview Nursing vision.nnSupports the Nursing Process to achieve outcome focused patient care. Supports comprehensive nursing theory based on Watson's theory of caring aligning with the practice standards of the American Holistic Nurses' Association and the nursing care model (Professional Partnership Model) to acquire the Nursing vision.nnCommunicates accurately and efficiently with patient/family and health care team members. Reinforces patient education as advised by clinical staff.nnDocuments patient information in EHR and/or other electronic system in accordance with program standards, department policies/procedures.nnMaintains knowledge of, and follows all relevant laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and standards.nnPerforms other responsibilities as needed/assigned.nnStrong Attendance and ReliabilitynnQualificationsnnRequired:nnLicense/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 Technician)nnPrefer 6 months acute care/med surg experience.nnOrnnCurrent 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 positionnn.ANDnnBasic 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