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 ect. 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.
  • 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.
  • May assist with patient transfer or movement.
• 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.
  • Direct patients to point of care.
  • Schedules procedures/appointments as needed.
  • May need to room patients.
• 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 may be applicable per unit needs
  • May need to help with facilitating the monitoring of telemetry.
  • May assist with, specimen collection, casting, splint application, decontamination, restraint application, pelvic exams, spinal immobilization, two person urinary catheter insertion.
  • May need to assist with code teams and respond to codes hospital wide.
  • Maintain proper infection control standards.
  • May need to assist with the cleaning of designated items, equipment and rooms in the department which may also include instrument handling, set up of sterile delivery tray.
  • May need to assist with submitting birth information to MN Department of Health.
  • Follows downtime drill procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age with education and/or experience needed to meet required functional competencies as listed on the job description, and High school diploma or GED preferred
• Associate's or Vocational degree one to two years post secondary education in a health related field preferred
• One (1) year of nursing assistant experience or current on the MN Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) registry or completion of one clinical rotation in nursing program required or
• Health Unit Coordinator experience or have completed vocational or internal training program or equivalent and related experience preferred
• BLS Tier 1 - Basic Life Support - Allina Health required within 30 Days and
• Certified Nursing Assistant - MN Nursing Assistant Registry required or completion of one clinical rotation in nursing program or one year of nursing assistant experience or
• Licensed Emergency Medical Tech - EMT - MN Emergency Medical Services Regulatory Board required if working in MN
• Health Unit Coordinator Certification preferred
• Medical Terminology preferred

Physical Demands
Medium Work*:
Lifting weight Up to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), Up to 25 lbs. frequently

• 0.5 FTE
• Day/Evening shifts
• 8 hour shifts during the week, 12 hour weekends (Saturday/Sunday)
• Every 3rd or 4th weekend rotation
• SEIU contract