Hospital Nurse Aide / Instrument Technician

3w3 weeks ago

Lakewood Health System

US · Full-time · $36,000 – $48,000

About this role

Lakewood Health System is a comprehensive rural healthcare system in central Minnesota. Leading the way in providing quality, personalized healthcare for a lifetime, it remains fiercely independent to prioritize patients, staff, and communities. Voted one of Star Tribune’s Top Workplaces for the sixth year in a row.

The Hospital Nursing Department is a 25-bed Critical Access hospital serving Medical, Surgical, and Swing Bed patients and families. The team provides a plan of care based on Provider instruction and Nursing Care Planning to meet patient goals. This ensures optimal care for health, safety, and quality of life.

The team consists of Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, Health Unit Coordinators, and Nursing Assistants. Collaborates with team to ensure all patient needs are met and daily tasks completed. Provides a caring environment by listening to physical, spiritual, and emotional needs of patients and families.

Mission is to provide individualized personal and nursing care while preserving patient’s rights and human dignity confidentially. Encourages patients to function at their highest level of ability. Full-time .9 FTE position with rotating evening and night shifts, every other weekend, and holidays.

Requirements

At least grade school education, prefer high school diploma or GED
MN Nursing Assistant Certification preferred, or willing to obtain CNA
Ability to perform patient care tasks including assisting with daily activities
Knowledge of basic infection control and safety protocols
Physical stamina to stand for extended periods and assist with patient mobility
Commitment to patient confidentiality and dignity
Availability for rotating shifts including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays

Responsibilities

Provide personal and nursing care for the patient in accordance with the patient's plan of care
Provide care that will help patients function at their highest level of ability
Ensure patients are in a safe environment
Carry out daily assignments as assigned
Stay informed of and provide care in accordance with Lakewood’s policies and procedures
Collaborate with team to ensure all patient needs are met and daily tasks are completed
Provide a caring environment to patients and families by listening to their needs to meet physical, spiritual, and emotional needs