Overnight Nursing Assistant - St. Paul, United States - Children's Minnesota
Description
About Children's Minnesota
Children's Minnesota is one of the largest pediatric health systems in the United States and the only health system in Minnesota to provide care exclusively to children, from before birth through young adulthood.
An independent and not-for-profit system since 1924, Children's Minnesota is one system serving kids throughout the Upper Midwest at two free-standing hospitals, nine primary care clinics, multiple specialty clinics and seven rehabilitation sites.
As The Kids ExpertsTM in our region, Children's Minnesota is regularly ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a top children's hospital. Find us on Facebook @childrensminnesota or on Twitter and Instagram @childrensmn. Please visit .Children's Minnesota is proud to be recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of 2023's Top Diversity Leaders.
The national honor recognizes the top diverse healthcare executives and organizations influencing public policy, care delivery, and promoting diversity, equity and inclusion in their organizations and the industry.
Department Overview
The Neuroscience Center is a 26 bed unit, located on the 5th Floor of our Saint Paul Campus.
On this unit we care for a wide spectrum of children, ranging from infants to young adults, requiring treatment and management for both acute and chronic conditions from our dedicated care givers for epilepsy/seizure disorders within our Level IV Epilepsy Monitoring Unit, post-operative neurosurgery care, general medical/surgical care, along with children in acute behavioral health crisis.
Our patients have an average length of stay ranging from overnight to several weeks for specialty treatment and care.Patients on the Neuroscience Center are cared for by a cohesive group of inter-disciplinary teams that include child life, social work, epileptologists, neurosurgeons, integrative medicine, dietitians, case managers and other specialists.
Our team prides ourselves on teamwork, quality care, open and respectful communication, and promotes a culture of safety while also encouraging learning and professional growth.
Our team is committed to providing excellent care to our patients and families every day, and loves the populations we serve.
Position Summary
Provides safe patient care as delegated by licensed nursing staff and maintains equipment and supplies per unit standard.
Completed a nursing assistant course or equivalent experience, or completed a nursing or health care related clinical practicum course. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
Education
*High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Experience
*One year of previous Nursing Assistant experience or equivalent experience preferred.
Skills and Abilities
*Proficient communication, critical thinking, and prioritization skills required.
*Strong organizational skills.
*Excellent customer service skills.
*Must be able to read, write, and speak effectively in English to perform functions of the position.
*Skills in basic computer operation.
Physical Demands
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All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of an occupational health assessment, drug screen, background investigation, and compliance with the U.S.
Children's Minnesota requires proof of COVID-19 vaccine, and as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), immunity to vaccine preventable infectious diseases, prior to employment.
Children's Minnesota is proud to be an equal opportunity employer whose staff is representative of its community and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.