Fairview Health Services

Responsibilities/Job Description

Bring Your Possibilities to Fairview

At Fairview, we believe in the power of possibility — within ourselves, our teams, and the communities we serve. We believe that leadership isn’t just a title — it’s a mindset we all share. Whether you’re providing hands-on care, innovating behind the scenes, or supporting those who do, your work matters.

Apply today to join our 34,000+ employees and 5,000+ system providers working to build lasting relationships with the people we serve: our patients, our communities, and each other!

St. John's Hospital located in Maplewood, MN is growing! We're looking for a dedicated Nursing Assistant (NAR) to care for patients on our growing Float Pool Team. Are you ready to join our growing campus? We'd love to have you on the team! This hospital provides a warm, inviting atmosphere and humble staff. Innovative technology, combined with the expertise of our specialists, nurses and staff, contribute to our innovative healing environment and personal, diligent health care delivery. We are committed to delivering outstanding health care in our growing community! Our facility offers a wide range of diagnostic and therapeutic services.

The starting base rate of pay for the Nursing Assistant is $22.33 Candidates with experience may be brought in at a higher rate of pay.

This position is 56 hours per two weeks on the DAY shift, for 8 hour shifts, every other weekend, variable schedule and is eligible for benefits such as: PTO, dental/medical insurance, and more!

About this Unit:

Looking for an opportunity to gain experience on multiple units? If so, our Float Pool team is an excellent opportunity! During orientation, you will be based in Medical Surgical units and will float to each unit with a preceptor and your over-all orientation time, as well as unit-specific orientation time, will be determined by level of experience.

A member of the interdependent team led by a designated RN, is accountable to perform patient care duties and activities for a group of patients. Performs such care as vital sign checks, bladder scanning, blood sugar testing, documentation of cares provided. Reports patient care data and progress of outcomes to designated RN.

Job Expectations:

• Demonstrates dedication to the universal guiding principles of the patient care model in order to achieve the Fairview Nursing vision.
• Supports the Nursing Process to achieve outcome focused patient care. Supports comprehensive nursing theory based on Watson's theory of caring aligning with the practice standards of the American Holistic Nurses' Association and the nursing care model (Professional Partnership Model) to acquire the Nursing vision.
• Communicates accurately and efficiently with patient/family and health care team members. Reinforces patient education as advised by clinical staff.
• Documents patient information in EHR and/or other electronic system in accordance with program standards, department policies/procedures.
• Maintains knowledge of, and follows all relevant laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and standards.
• Performs other responsibilities as needed/assigned.
• Strong Attendance and Reliability

Qualifications to Fulfill Job Responsibilities:

• Basic Life Support (BLS for Healthcare Providers) certification required. Ontrack participants much be able to obtain Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification upon completion of the OnTrack program

AND ONE or more of the following:

• Successful completion of Fairview’s OnTrack Nursing Assistant training program.
• Six months of recent direct care experience in a long term, home care or acute care setting. (Appropriate roles may include, Nursing Assistant, PCA, Resident Assistant or Emergency Room Technician)
• Current enrollment in an LPN, RN or Nurse Practitioner program, and completion of one (1) semester of clinical rotation within the program
• Current certification on the Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry upon hire. This requirement does not need to be maintained throughout employment and is not required if subsequently transferring into another Nursing Assistant or Nursing Station Tech or Nursing Station Attendant position

Qualifications

$22.33-$27.30 Hourly