Number of Job Openings Available: 2 Date Posted: June 25, 2024 Department: 40003210 Medical Surgical Unit Shift: Permanent Nights (United States of America) Shift Length: Hours Per Week: 24 Union Contract: SEIU-4-Buffalo-Service Workers Weekend Rotation: Every Other Job Summary: Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your caree Key Position Details: Nursing assistant with additional duties. 0.6-0.8 straight nights available (you choose) Nights=11pm-7:30am Benefit eligible Job Description: Under direct supervision of a Registered Nurse or Physician, the Patient Care Technician provides basic direct and indirect patient care. This includes taking and documenting vital signs, answering call lights, assisting patients with activities such as daily living and transfers and other clerical duties. Principle Responsibilities 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. • Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADL) which could include toileting, bathing, dressing, eating etc. with direction from the Registered Nurse. • Documents according to documentation guidelines. Performs personal care/interventions as assigned. • Assist patients, family members and visitors with way finding on the unit and throughout the facility. May assist with patient transfer, movement and/or rooming. • Completes interventions according to identified critical elements of each procedure. • Answers patient call lights promptly for both assigned and other patients. • Assists patient with grooming and hygiene needs, maintains skin integrity, personal comfort and population specific needs of the patient. • Completes admission/discharge/transfer functions per system workflow. Performs clerical duties and assists with patient registration. • Performs accurate and timely processing of physician orders. • Thoroughly document relevant patient information (or care) to assure accurate billing. • Transport medication from the tube system on the unit to secure location in accordance with facility standards. • Clarifies, communicates, prioritizes, and transcribes written orders per Electronic Medical Record system workflow. • May order, validate and store supplies and patient education materials. • May need to print Release of Information (ROI) packet for discharge to nursing home or other facilities. • Review and explain authorization forms with patient and obtain signatures if applicable. • Schedules procedures/appointments as needed. 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. • Participates in quality improvement activities to evaluate and improve patient care. • 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 be 18 years of age with education and/or experience needed to meet required principle competencies as listed on the job description Must meet one of the following requirements: ◦ One year of nursing assistant experience ◦ Completion of one semester of clinical rotations with an accredited nursing ◦ Emergency Medical Tech (EMT) Licensed with the Emergency Medical Services in MN Preferred Qualifications High school diploma or GED Associate's or Vocational degree OR one to two years post secondary education in a health related field Licenses/Certifications Must meet at least ONE of the requirements below: ◦ Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association ◦ Current BLS certification from the American Red Cross ◦ Allina in-house BLS training (within 30 days of hire) Health Unit Coordinator Certification preferred Physical Demands Medium Work*: Lifting weight Up to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), Up to 25 lbs. frequently People at Allina Health have a career of making a difference in the lives of the millions of patients we see each year at our 90 clinics, 12 hospitals and through a wide variety of specialty care services in Minnesota and western Wisconsin. We’re a not-for-profit organization committed to enriching your career by providing ongoing training, competitive compensation, support for work-life balance and ways to give back to the communities we serve. Join our team of 27,000 employees – your career opportunities are limitless! Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere for our employees, patients, and community. Allina Health is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and will make employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Allina Health is an E-Verify Employer Allina Health complies with federal requirements to verify the employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. Allina Health is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to records available from the Social Security Administration (SSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to confirm work authorization. An E-Verify case must be created no later than the third business day after the employee starts work for pay. All Forms I-9 must be completed and received by the Office of Human Resources accordingly. For more information, link to: Right to Work Poster (e-verify.gov) E-Verify Participation Poster English and Spanish Application Instructions: External Candidates: Click “Apply” to start your application. You will need to either create an account or sign into your account to submit an application. Employees: If you are a current Allina Health employee, you must sign into Workday and apply through Find Jobs to ensure that you are identified as an internal candidate.