NURSING ASSISTANT TRAINING PROGRAM!
Company: Minnesota Visiting Nurse Agency
Location: Minneapolis
Posted on: October 9, 2024
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Job Description:
SUMMARY*Nursing Assistant Training Program. *Hennepin Healthcare
is proud to offer on-the-job Nursing Assistant Training for
individuals that are interested in getting into the nursing field.
This program is a great starting point for individuals who have a
passion for helping others and is ideal for anyone who is not
currently working as a Nursing Assistant but is looking for an
organization where they can grow and develop.Please Read:Your first
3 weeks of employment will consist of classroom-style training, it
is mandatory that you are present every day. Class times are
Monday-Friday from 7-5:30 PM. After you have completed the program
you will start working in your unit.Candidates will be hired into a
specific unit with set hours and shifts (this will be discussed
during the initial phone screening)Class starts on the first Monday
of the following months, January, March, May, July, September, and
November. Class sizes are limited. (The hiring for each class
usually starts about 8 weeks before the class starts)Working
weekends is requiredCandidates hired into this program are not
eligible for a sign-on bonusYou'll want to include anupdatedresume
and a brief cover letter explaining why you are interested in
becoming a nursing assistant.Within the context of Hennepin
Healthcare System (HHS) culture of Patient & Family Centered Care
and under direct RN supervision, the Health Care Assistant
contributes to the health and well-being of assigned patients by
performing quality patient care, technical procedures and related
duties that meet established standards. Acts as a competent, caring
and collaborative member of the patient care team. May provide
clerical support for the unit including identified EHR duties,
answering phones, coordinating unit communication,
etc.RESPONSIBILITIESUsing principles of Patient & Family Centered
Care develops and maintains a positive working relationship with
patient and family, team members, department and medical center
personnelAssists patients with activities of daily living,
including hygiene, grooming, and bathingResponds to patients call
lights in a timely manner, identifies patient needs and provides
patients with appropriate response or communicates needs to
appropriate team memberPerforms intentional rounding in
collaboration with the RNTakes and records patient's vital signs as
prescribed by nursing protocol or physician orderMeasures, and
records patient intake and output according to established protocol
and orderConducts point of care tests as assigned and/or
delegatedCommunicates any changes or pertinent information related
to the patient's physical appearance and attitude, I & O, vital
signs, and point of care testing to the nurse. Records which nurse
was notified for all abnormal resultsKeeps patient room neat, clean
and orderly. Changes bed linen as scheduled and as neededEscorts
patients on foot or transports patients on carts, beds or in
wheelchairsProcures and stocks equipment and supplies, and insures
that equipment is operable and cleanGreets and relays information
to appropriate staff, physicians, or family membersTakes inventory
of patient belongings and valuables as well as documents and
securesCollects specimens using clean technique and labels
appropriatelyDisposes of trash, linens and supplies in an
appropriate mannerEnsures patient and supply rooms are properly
stocked; linen is coveredSupports unit and medical center
compliance with Regulatory standards, customer service and other
initiativesMay perform various technical procedures after training,
competency validation, and upon delegation from a Registered Nurse,
such as maintaining oxygen equipment, performing oral suctioning,
routine incision care, providing skin care, applying and changing
non-sterile dressings, applying warm and cold compresses or
non-prescription topical creams/ointments, 12 lead EKG's,
phlebotomies, and discontinuing IVs, saline locks and foley
cathetersRecords actions in the EHR.Performs clerical duties in
EHR; answers phones and triages calls appropriately.Performs all
responsibilities/duties required by Patient Care Services as
defined in the scope of service, to assure that the unique nature
of the clients is addressedQUALIFICATIONSMinimum Education/ Work
Experience:Current certification on the Minnesota Nursing Assistant
Registry upon hire**(Maintenance of certification/registry is not
required after hire.)-And/or-Completion of one semester of clinical
rotation within an accredited nursing program-And/or-Enroll in and
successful completion of the Hennepin Healthcare determined Nursing
Assistant program-And/or-6 months of acute nursing assistance
experiencePreferred Qualifications:High school graduate or
equivalentBasic Life SupportTraining/equivalent experience as a
nursing assistant, CNA, or EMTCurrent student (enrolled) in a 4
year RN programExperience with EPIC and/or similar electronic
health record systemOne year Nursing Assistant experience in a
similar (hospital) settingKnowledge/ Skills/ Abilities:Knowledge of
basic medical terminologyBasic computer knowledgeAbility to work
cohesively and respectfully with a diverse work force and patient
populationAbility to prioritize, organize, and communicate with
multidisciplinary staffAbility to adapt to sometimes rapidly
changing and unpredictable situationsAbility to read and follow
written instructions; understand and communicate verbal and written
informationAbility to perform job duties that meet departmental
performance expectations as well as HCMC standards related to
quality, accuracy, productivity, patient & family centered care,
customer service, etc.License/Certifications:Possession of a
nursing assistant certificate from the Minnesota Department of
Health maybe required.Title: Nursing Assistant Training
Program!Location: MN-Minneapolis-Downtown CampusRequisition ID:
241760
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