Nursing Assistant - MSP/FBC

Nursing Assistant Med/Surg/Peds 0.50 - 1.0 FTE, 40 - 80 Hours a Pay Period Overnights, Hours between 11pm and 7am Weekends: Occasional Weekend Holidays: Every Third *Starting Pay Range Between $16.39 - $20.49, Based on Experience Position Overview: The Nursing Assistant is an integral part of the health care team who assists professional nursing personnel in the delivery of patient care in the Medical/Surgical/Pediatrics, Family Birth Center, and Intensive Care Departments. The Nursing Assistant primarily supports nursing functions as planned and delegated by the professional nurse. In addition to direct patient contact, the Nursing Assistant is responsible for some clerical duties, assisting with maintenance of unit organization, and assisting with codes as directed. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Assists patients with activities of daily living to include toileting, feeding, and ambulating. The Nursing Assistant role also takes patient weights, repositions patients, records Inputs and Outputs, and completes vital signs as directed by the professional nurse, and follows recommended infection control procedures during contact with patients. Is constantly vigilant to the safety needs of patients, taking necessary precautions as warranted and communicates concerns to the professional nurse in a timely manner. Assists in maintaining supplies and equipment to enable staff to provide quality and timely care. Reports malfunctioning equipment promptly and removes from patient care area to maintain a safe environment. Participates in and supports continuous improvement initiatives. Other duties as assigned. Supervisory Responsibilities: No direct reports Skills and Experience: Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent Must be a graduate of an approved Certified Nursing Assistant program and must remain current on the Minnesota State Registry as a Certified Nursing Assistant BLS Certification Demonstrates proper use of all transfer devices and various equipment in the MSP/FBC/ICU departments. Successful completion of all training related to using these devices Demonstrates proper room order Demonstrates an understanding of the operation and transportation of hospital equipment including portable oxygen Verbalizes role in public address codes Basic Computer Skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook. Familiar with Patient Information Database (Cerner) Summary of Benefits at Winona Health: At Winona Health, we are dedicated to offering a comprehensive and affordable benefits package for our employees and their families. While benefits may vary based on employment classification and job status, the following key benefits are available: Health Insurance: Options for medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as mental health support and wellness incentives Income Protection: Short and long-term disability, plus additional benefits like accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, legal assistance, and identity protection plans Retirement Planning: Access to a 403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions once eligibility requirements are met Work/Life Balance: Flexible scheduling, paid time off, and earned sick time to support personal well-being Education & Development: Paid training, tuition reimbursement, scholarships, and sponsored seminars to foster both personal and professional growth Employee Discounts: Special offers with local businesses, including the YMCA and cell phone providers For more details or specific information, visit our website or contact Human Resources Internal Applicant Policy: It is the policy of Winona Health to work with employees in an equitable fashion regarding promotions, transfers, and position reclassifications. Any employee wishing to apply for another available position at Winona Health must submit an application for consideration through the internal application portal. Employees requesting to change positions should have successfully completed at least six (6) months in their current position. Employees currently in the formal disciplinary process may be required to meet with the Director of Human Resources to determine eligibility to request transfer. The employee’s past performance, experience, training and qualifications will be considered in transfer/hiring decisions. Consideration for transfer or promotion is not a guarantee of transfer or promotion. Employees may be given a chance to interview for a position when they meet the minimum position qualifications. Disclaimer: Winona Health is an equal opportunity employer. Winona Health does not refuse to hire, discharge, or discriminate against a person with respect to tenure, compensation, terms, upgrading, conditions, facilities, or privileges of employment because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, membership in a local discrimination commission, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other prohibited basis of discrimination under applicable local, state, or federal law. Winona Health does not tolerate retaliation against any employee, patient/resident, physician, or other individuals pursuing concerns regarding Civil Rights issues. Winona Health adheres to ALL pertinent governmental policies and legislation including the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VII, as amended, and the Minnesota Human Rights Act.