Nursing Assistant Pocc Jobs

Department: 38015910 Mercy Peri Operative Care Center
Shift: Day/Evening (United States of America)
Hours: 24
Contract: SEIU-4-Mercy Service Workers
Weekend Rotation: Other
Job Profile Summary: Under the direct supervision of a RN, assists in the delivery of patient care. This includes performing personal care such as feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, moving and transporting patients, or changing linens. Collects and documents vital signs and other observations of patients.
:

Principle Responsibilities

• Completes measurements according to critical elements of policy/procedures, which may include: temperatures, radial pulses, blood pressures, respirations, weights, intake and output.
• Answers patient call lights promptly for both assigned and other patients.
• Completes interventions according to identified critical elements of each procedure.
• Protects patient, self and others from injury during transfers, lifts and transports by using proper equipment and body mechanics.
• Provides assistance with ambulation, transfer, positioning and range of motion (ROM) according to activity order and needs of the patient.
• Assists patient with grooming and hygiene needs, maintains skin integrity, personal comfort and population specific needs of the patient.
• Performs personal care/interventions as assigned.
  • Completes interventions according to identified critical elements of each procedure.
  • Answers patient call lights promptly for both assigned and other patients.
  • Distributes and sets up water, snacks and patient trays and assists patients.
  • Assists patient with grooming and hygiene needs, maintains skin integrity, personal comfort and population specific needs of the patient.
  • Provides assistance with ambulation, transfer, positioning and range of motion (ROM) according to activity order and needs of the patient.
  • Implements activities of fall prevention plan as specified in plan of care.
  • Collects and saves specimens.
  • Provides assistance to the RN for admission, transfer, discharge and post-mortem care.
  • May transport medications excluding controlled substances within the site.
• Documents according to documentation guidelines.
• 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.
  • May handle hazardous waste (identifies, segregates, and disposes of hazardous waste; ensures container integrity; knows emergency response procedures to spills, fires, and evacuation procedures).
• Uses equipment following policies, procedures and manufacturer directions or standards.
• Provides assistance to the RN for admission, transfer, discharge and post-mortem 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).
• Collects and saves specimens.
• May transport medications excluding controlled substances within the site.
• Reports environmental risks or equipment malfunctions to supervisor.
• Reports immediately to the RN observations/health status data that are not within normal limits for the patient or are significantly changed.
• Distributes and sets up water, snacks and patient trays and assists patients.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Implements activities of fall prevention plan as specified in plan of care.
• 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.
  • Documents according to documentation guidelines.

Job Requirements

• One year of Nursing Assistant experience required or
• High School or GED required
• Completion of one (1) semester of clinical rotations within an accredited nursing program or registered on the MN Nursing Assistant registry required
• BLS Tier 1 - Basic Life Support - Multisource required Certified by the American Heart Association or Allina BLS upon hire
• Certified Nursing Assistant - MN Nursing Assistant Registry preferred

Leadership Capabilities

• I capture important lessons and share them to foster innovation
• I role-model self-care and ongoing development
• I work with a sense of urgency, concern and determination
• Deliver Excellence: Set and align clear goals, measure results, and continually improve safety, quality, experience, and innovation.
  • I take ownership of outcomes and fulfillment of goals
  • I facilitate adjustments to assure positive results
  • I work with a sense of urgency, concern and determination
  • I use well-grounded approaches to create sustainable solutions repeatedly
  • I engage and foster improvements to impact safety, quality, and efficiency
• I call out and address unexpected roadblocks or problems
• I facilitate adjustments to assure positive results
• I help my team connect to the broader mission
• I am generous in my commitment to supporting the needs of my partners
• See the Big Picture: Know where we are going as an organization. Use sound judgement and critical thinking to make good decisions that support our mission.
  • I know where Allina is going and how my role fits into this picture
  • I capture important lessons and share them to foster innovation
  • I am good at anticipating the implications of my decisions
  • I understand and apply the disciplines of continuous improvement
• I respect others’ opinions, praise good work and encourage all team members to be involved
• Succeed Together: Connect with others authentically. Recognize the value of each individual and seek diverse points of view. Collaborate to succeed together.
  • I consider how decisions might impact my colleagues
  • I am generous in my commitment to supporting the needs of my partners
  • I respect others’ opinions, praise good work and encourage all team members to be involved
  • I seek common ground and work to create mutually beneficial outcomes
• I know where Allina is going and how my role fits into this picture
• I am good at anticipating the implications of my decisions
• I use well-grounded approaches to create sustainable solutions repeatedly
• I celebrate success and help my partners see what is possible with change
• I demonstrate enthusiasm for learning
• I take ownership of outcomes and fulfillment of goals
• I share my knowledge and coach others to foster growth and success
• I consider how decisions might impact my colleagues
• I candidly advocate for the resources I need
• I engage and foster improvements to impact safety, quality, and efficiency
• I understand and apply the disciplines of continuous improvement
• Inspire Greatness: Inspire others by connecting their purpose to the broader mission. Lead others through change and celebrate success.
  • I help my team connect to the broader mission
  • I see and fulfill my role in motivating the team around me
  • I celebrate success and help my partners see what is possible with change
  • I call out and address unexpected roadblocks or problems
• I see and fulfill my role in motivating the team around me
• Foster Learning and Growth: Role model growth, ongoing development and self-care. Empower, coach and encourage others to be at their best selves.
  • I role-model self-care and ongoing development
  • I share my knowledge and coach others to foster growth and success
  • I demonstrate enthusiasm for learning
  • I candidly advocate for the resources I need
  • I support my colleagues in their development and growth
• I support my colleagues in their development and growth
• I seek common ground and work to create mutually beneficial outcomes

Functional Competencies

• Communication Skills: Able to communicate well in straight-forward situations.
• Functional Knowledge: Knowledgable about his/her specific job.
• Collaboration: Creates internal alliances outside the immediate team or department.
• Problem Solving: Uses common sense to solve routine issues.

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

Additional :

Casual position

Current start times are 0500-1330, 0600-1430, 0900-1730, 1230-2100, and 1400-223