About this position
POSITION PURPOSE:
Provides compassionate and high-quality personal care and prescribed medical treatments to patients at Riverwood Health Care Center, in accordance with the scope of practice for a nursing assistant. Performs all duties under the supervision and delegation of a registered nurse, ensuring adherence to established care plans and facility protocols.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Delivers safe and compassionate patient care by maintaining a clean, hazard-free environment.
- Reports near-miss events and actual incidents promptly to appropriate personnel.
- Provides continuous 1:1 patient observation as assigned to ensure safety and comfort.
- Manages the unit desk area by answering phones, transferring calls, and responding to call lights.
- Completes paging requests and communicates messages as needed.
- Documents patient information accurately in medical records, graphic charts, and flow sheets per policy.
- Reports significant changes in patient condition promptly to the RN.
- Shares relevant updates with team members and the charge nurse for coordinated care.
- Assists with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, grooming, and toileting.
- Measures and records vital signs and blood glucose levels as directed.
- Applies oxygen therapy as instructed by the RN.
- Supports patient nutrition by delivering trays, setting up meals, and feeding when needed.
- Monitors and records accurate intake and output.
- Aids in ambulation and safely transport patients to other departments.
- Provides non-invasive treatments including applying ice packs and warm compresses.
- Collects, labels, and transports lab specimens following standard procedures.
- Restocks medical supplies and maintains the cleanliness of utility rooms.
- Safeguards patient information and maintains confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Assists with patient discharge by gathering belongings and helping the patient to their vehicle.
- Takes responsibility for professional development by completing required education and training.
- Demonstrate respectful and courteous behavior with patients, families, and colleagues.
- Follow all safety protocols and use appropriate safety equipment.
- Reports any safety hazards to maintain a secure work environment.
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this role successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty to a satisfactory level. The qualifications outlined below represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Education and Experience
Minimum:
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
- Current and active registration as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is highly preferred but not required for candidates who have already completed high school or obtained a GED.
- If currently enrolled in high school, the individual must have an active CNA registration or obtain CNA certification within six (6) months of hire.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification preferred; may be required upon hire based on departmental needs.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
- Current Nursing Assistant (NA) registration with the Minnesota State Board of Nursing highly preferred.
- Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) or ability to obtain during orientation
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification preferred, but not required.
What we offer:
At Riverwood Healthcare, treating our patients well starts with treating our employees well. We provide a culture that reflects the friendly, more relaxed atmosphere of the communities we serve. Our staff are welcoming and supportive of one another.
Depending on eligibility, there are a wide-variety of benefits including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k)-retirement plan, wellness benefits with on-site fitness center, and a time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance.
EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status.
Please Note: Offers of employment from Riverwood Healthcare are conditional and contingent upon successful clearance of all background checks and pre-employment requirements.
About us:
Riverwood Healthcare Center is a 25-bed Critical Access hospital with three full-service clinics in Aitkin, McGregor, and Garrison. Riverwood has recently expanded its footprint in Aitkin with a state-of-the-art surgical center.
Just two hours from the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro, this is an opportunity to live and work where others play in the heart of Minnesota’s Northwoods and beautiful lakes country. Enjoy access to an abundance of natural wonders, including lakes, rivers and streams, state parks, wildlife refuges, and ATV and bike trails for all your outdoor recreational activities.
Monday - Friday 6:00PM - 6:30AM + every third weekend
FTE: 0.9 (72 Hours PPP)
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