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Ridgeview Medical Center
Nursing Assistant Med Surg Tele
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What they do
A Nursing Assistant provides hospital and nursing home patients with basic care and assists them with daily activities. Helps patients with dressing, washing, and feeding. May perform basic medical care under the direction of a nurse or other medical professional. These roles typically require completion of a regional agency-approved training program in order to obtain a certification before practicing.
$39,293 / year median in Minnesota
-3% projected decline
Job Description
Nursing Assistant Med Surg Tele Ridgeview Medical Center United States, Minnesota, Waconia Jun 03, 2026 This is a year-round position and is not intended as summer or temporary employment. Candidates must be available to work approximately 64 hours per pay period on an ongoing basis. Purpose of Job This position is responsible for assisting nursing staff in direct and non-direct patient care functions at the direction of the professional nursing staff. Job Functions Assists nursing staff in direct and non-direct patient care functions.
Obtains and articulates pertinent data in an objective manner.
Communicates pertinent patient information to the RN or LPN to assure continuum of care.
Documents the various aspects of care on appropriate forms according to RMC policies and procedures.
Performs Patient Safety Attendant functions as needed.
Performs other duties as assigned. •Nursing Assistants under the age of 18 are not permitted to operate patient lifts. Minimum Education/Work Experience Possession of a nursing assistant certificate or completion of a Nursing Assistant or EMT course OR One year of experience as a nursing assistant (six months of which must have been in one facility) OR Enrollment in a school of professional nursing (LPN, RN, or NP programs) OR An approved equivalent combination of education and experience Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Strong communication and listening skills
Ability to meet and maintain the necessary background checks as aligned with position functions
Ability to communicate in the English language for effective written and verbal correspondence in order to complete job functions as mentioned above
Knowledge of basic computer functions
Ability to respond appropriately to unpredictable situation and diverse patient populations
Ability to work autonomously and as a team
Capable of making independent decisions with the use of good critical thinking and problem solving skills
Ability to work and multi-task in a high stress and fast paced environment License/Certifications BLS Certification Preferred Qualifications Previous Nursing Assistant experience Link to Employee Health Physical Demands Compensation Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation such as: the requirements of the position, experience, education, knowledge, and skills along with location and internal equity. Pay listed does not include any shift, weekend, or other differentials. Benefits Ridgeview strives to provide comprehensive and market competitive benefits to meet the needs of our employees and their families.
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