Certified Nursing Assistant

ABOUT THE JOB

Olivia Hospital & Clinic is looking for a casual Certified Nursing Assistant to perform selected patient care functions according to patient care standards under direction of the Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse as assigned.

Responsibilities:

• Assists in providing personal hygiene and activities of daily living as assigned.

• Serves and collects food trays and feeds patient requiring help. Returns trays and other used dietary equipment to carts.

• May provide 1:1 sitter with patients that need sitters.

• Assists nursing staff with procedural tasks.

• Assists with emergency management when available.

• Assists nursing staff with the initial interventions such as: weights, blood pressure, room set up for new admissions.

• Sets up rooms after discharge.

• Records intake and output accurately.

• Uses models of patient care standards, physician preferences, hospital policy and procedures, Minnesota Department of Health guidelines, Board of Nursing, CDC, and OSHA standards.

• Transports patients or assists patient in ambulation.

• Turns and repositions bedfast patients, alone or with assistance as appropriate.

• Reports any skin redness, open areas, etc., to the Charge Nurse.

• Takes and documents vital signs, blood glucose, and other bedside tests that they have proven competence in obtaining and reports to licensed care giver.

• Maintains a clean environment by ensuring a clean tub room, shower room, utility room, utensils, and bed linens.

• Answers call lights to determine patient needs.

• Contributes to the patient care plan by recognizing and reporting physical and behavioral observations.

• Attends and participates in nursing staff meetings and educational activities.

• Other duties as assigned.

ABOUT YOU

• High School Diploma or equivalent (preferred)
• 3-5 months of related health care experience (preferred)
• Valid Nursing Assistant Certification from Minnesota Board of Nursing
• Maintains confidentiality of the organization and patients.

ABOUT OLIVIA HOSPITAL & CLINIC

Located in west central Minnesota, Olivia Hospital & Clinic is one of the leading employers in Renville County. We offer a competitive base salary with incentives, excellent retirement plans, a generous benefits package and a state-of-the-art medical center. If you're ready to make a difference, we're ready to meet you!

Olivia Hospital & Clinic is part of HealthPartners, a large health care organization spanning Minnesota and western Wisconsin. The HealthPartners care system includes a multi-specialty group practice that serves more than 1.2 million patients. Together, we're living our values every day to promote the health and well-being of the central Minnesota community.