NURSING ASSISTANT - 5W ORTHOPEDICS-GENERAL SURGERY

divh2Nursing Assistant Opportunity At Aspirus St. Lukes Hospital/h2pCompassion. Accountability. Collaboration. Foresight. Joy./ppThese are the Aspirus Core Values; and we are looking for the BEST around to join us as we demonstrate those values Every. Single. Day./ppASPIRUS ST. LUKES HOSPITAL in Duluth, MN is seeking a NURSING ASSISTANT to join our 5W ORTHOPEDICS-GENERAL SURGERY team!/ppSalary Range: $18.00 - $26.12 Hourly Schedule/Hours: DAY/NIGHT ROTATION, 12 hours Weekend Requirement: Every Other Weekend FTE: PART TIME, 0.30 FTE/ppThe Nursing Assistant, under the direction of the RN, demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the Nursing Assistant role in the team delivery of patient care as defined by the MN Board of Nursing and reinforced in St. Lukes policies. Assists in providing activities of daily living and comfort measures according to a written plan of care for assigned patients. Assists with patient care activities/services of a technical nature, and assists with daily unit activities and order./ppMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/pulliEducation: For employees hired after 12/1/2017: Nursing Assistant on either the Minnesota Department of Health Nursing Assistant Registry or the Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry at the time of hire (need not be renewed), OR be currently enrolled in an accredited Nursing program and have completed one semester of clinical rotations, OR see experience./liliExperience: Six (6) months of verifiable clinical experience./liliLicensure/Certification/Registration: BLS Certification with a designation of either BLS Provider or Healthcare Provider from either the American Heart Association or American Red Cross or Military Training Network./li/ulpPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS/pulliEducation: N/A/liliExperience: N/A/liliLicensure/Certification/Registration: N/A/li/ulpKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES/ppKnowledge of basic mathematical computations; skill in taking temperatures, pulse, respirations, blood pressure and weight; legible printing and/or handwriting. Ability to comprehend and follow verbal and written instructions; to observe and report anything that varies from normal or expected; to communicate and work harmoniously with patients, families and health team members; to maintain confidentiality./pulliREADING - Intermediate: Ability to read and interpret documents such as operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals./liliWRITING - Basic: Ability to write simple correspondence./liliSPEAKING - Basic: Ability to speak simple sentences./liliMATHEMATICAL SKILLS - Basic Skills: Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10s and 100s. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance./liliREASONING ABILITY - Intermediate Skills: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations./liliAGE SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES - Skilled at assessment and knowledgeable of growth and development. Provides appropriate care respective to the ages of the patients served per clinical environment. Maintains competency with Age Specific independent study requirements, with a passing score annually./li/ulpPHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ENVIRONMENT/ppPHYSICAL DEMANDS/ppProlonged, extensive or considerable standing/walking; lifts, positions, pushes and/or transfers patients; lifts supplies/ equipment; considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling and crouching. Ability to hear, see, stand, walk, bend, and lift up to fifty (50) pounds./pulliStand - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 - 8 hours)/liliWalk - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 - 8 hours)/liliSit - Frequently 1/3 to 2/3 (2.5 - 5.5 hours)/liliUse hands to finger, handle, or feel - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 - 8 hours)/liliReach with hands and arms - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 - 8 hours)/liliStoop, Squat, Kneel, or Crouch - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 - 8 hours)/liliBending-repetitive forward - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 - 8 hours)/liliTalk or hear - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 - 8 hours)/li/ulpLIFTING REQUIREMENTS/pulliUp to 10 pounds - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 - 8 hours)/liliUp to 25 pounds - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 - 8 hours)/liliUp to 35 pounds - Frequently 1/3 to 2/3 (2.5 - 5.5 hours)/liliUp to 50 pounds - Occasionally Under 1/3 (1-2.5 hours)/li/ulpWORK ENVIRONMENT/ppTypical Noise Level - Moderate noise (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic)./ppWORKING CONDITIONS/ppRegularly exposed to risk of blood borne diseases. May be exposed to/occasionally exposed to unpleasant patient elements./ppEmployee Benefits/pulliFull benefits packages available for part- and full-time status./liliTime away from work accrual./liliRetirement plans available./liliWellness program for employees and their families./li/ulpAspirus St. Lukes in Duluth is a cornerstone of health care in northeastern Minnesota, offering a wide range of medical specialties and advanced care services. With a history dating back to 1881, this downtown Duluth hospital has grown into a comprehensive medical center with a strong commitment to patient-centered care. The facility features a 267-bed hospital, state-of-the-art surgical and imaging technology, and a nationally recognized heart and vascular center. As part of the broader Aspirus system, St. Lukes is also known for its excellence in orthopedics, cancer care, and womens and childrens health. In addition to the main hospital campus, the Duluth area includes multiple primary and specialty care clinics that serve the Twin Ports and surrounding communities. Duluth, MN/ppOur Mission : We heal people, promote health and strengthen communities./ppOur Vision: Aspirus is a catalyst for creating healthy, thriving communities, trusted and engaged above all others./ppAs an Aspirus team, we demonstrate caring, we plan to impact the future, work with happiness and enthusiasm, recognize our power to make a difference and improve the health of our communities./ppAspirus Health is a nonprofit, community-directed health system based in Wausau, Wisconsin, serving northeastern Minnesota, northern and central Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The health system operates 18 hospitals and 130 outpatient locations with nearly 14,000 team members, including 1,300 employed physicians and advanced practice clinicians. For more information visit aspirus.org./p/div